One of the most significant advantages of racing with asymmetric kites is the simplicity of…
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7 rules for navigating a yacht without electronics
What happens when the screens go dark? Although this seems pretty unlikely in today’s world…
How to race across the Channel: An expert guide
The UK has many active offshore racing fleets, spanning from the west coast of Scotland…
The 10 modern and updated golden rules for line handling
They say that most accidents happen in the home, and I’d hazard a guess that…
Nikki Henderson’s advice on nurturing a high performing team
The first thing I do when I meet a new crew is gather everyone together…
How to use tides and tidal currents to your advantage
We all know the tide ebbs and flows. It’s as predictable as the sun rising…
Ever dreamed of setting off on a solo sailing voyage?
I awoke to the violent motion that comes with an angry squall in the night.…
5 expert tips: How to use an asymmetric spinnaker in light airs
Just as the best teams seem to find an extra high mode on the upwind…
A complete guide to high latitude sailing (and avoiding icebergs)
I’ve just returned home from skippering 59º North’s Farr 65 Falken from Annapolis, Maryland, to…
How to weather forecast on passage
While it’s essential to monitor the conditions when choosing the best weather window for departure,…
5 expert tips to improve your tacking
While a tack is one of the most fundamental manoeuvres, it’s also hard to execute…
Double handed sailing skills: handling symmetric spinnakers
Double handed sailing skills are increasingly important to master as the recent boom in double…
5 top tips: How to gybe in strong winds
Gybing any boat in strong wind can be loaded with jeopardy but it’s particularly risky…
Double handed sailing skills: gybing symmetric spinnakers
Double handed sailing skills are increasingly important to master as the recent boom in double…
Double handed sailing skills: Tacking
Double handed sailing skills are increasingly important to master as the recent boom in double…
Double handed sailing skills: Furling sails
Double-handed sailing is gaining in popularity across many disciplines – we now regularly see crews…
Double handed sailing skills: Spinnaker drops
Taking a spinnaker down without the aid of the snuffer or furler is when double…
Double handed sailing skills: The outside gybe
Outside gybing an asymmetric spinnaker is an under-utilised technique by the average sailor – either…
Double handed sailing skills: Inside gybes
Double handed sailing skills are increasingly important to master as the recent boom in double…
Double handed sailing skills: Spinnaker hoists
Double handed sailing skills are increasingly important to master as the recent boom in double…