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HOW TO SAIL BETTER

As long as the swim is snag-free, and the tackle is balanced, there’s no reason to join the heavy mob when you target chub and barbel...

Jake Fowles reveals the tactics you need to put together a bustling net of quality silverfish

David Mitchell looks at why the correct technique and the right choice of landing net will see your catches increase

Misunderstood and little used, the kicking strap or vang is often largely ignored by cruising sailors. It is an important sail control, however, helping you to flatten or open the main as required. Ra

Ascending a mast is often undertaken light-heartedly, but it’s a high-risk operation which, if it goes wrong, can result in serious injury, explains Andrew Simpson