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

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

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

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings examines how different popular rudder designs affect handling, and explains how to maintain them

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

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