Preventer set-up

None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather

A safety line or tether is one of ...

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings explains how you can make your yacht handle better and perform more effectively when cruising

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

A simple tweak to one of the most effective rigs means that it is even more likely to grab your next carp

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