With a ripped mainsail would you turn back or carry on?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, with a…
Skippering a boat for the first time: steps to success
Skippering a boat for the first time needn’t be daunting, as long…
Jonty Pearce: Storm Francis blights cruising in August
Storm Francis at the end of August causes Jonty Pearce to amend…
How to raft up safely and securely
James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up…
Me & My Boat: Vancouver 34 classic
Duncan Kent looks at the enduring appeal of this versatile yacht which…
‘I was rescued at sea 13 times, but this was the worst experience by far’
Veteran power and sailing yachtsman Dag Pike reflects on a dramatic mid-Atlantic…
Why motor-sailing is good seamanship
Pete Goss looks at the times it can pay to switch on…
Updating your onboard software
Allowing your electronic charts and other software to become out of date…
How to: troubleshoot your marine diesel fuel system
Promotional feature in association with GJW Direct. If your diesel engine cuts…
Boats 2020 and MDL Ocean Village Show cancelled at last minute
Last minute announcement as Southampton City Council pulls the plug…
How to climb your mast and work aloft safely
Alex Blackwell explains how to use mast-climbing gear to go…
Liveaboard diaries – the family sailing around the world in the pandemic
Hermione Pattison left home in the UK last summer to…
How to: change a marine diesel water impeller
A well maintained impeller pump should prevent a failed impeller,…