How to secure your anchor

ABOVE : Keeping your anchor winch turning smoothly ...

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew

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Often overlooked and rarely serviced as often as they should be, winches are a vital element of any sailing boat’s deck gear. But the winch your boat comes with doesn’t have to be the winch you stick

Stu Davies explains what’s inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board