How to maintain masts and rigging

Confidence in the integrity of your yacht’s rig is essential for both safety and peace of mind when on a long-distance passage, advises Neil Brinsdon, managing director at Advanced Rigging and Hydraulics

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

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

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Pat Manley and Oliver Ballam explain the best techniques for installing and maintaining onboard electrical cabling

A camping dinghy may not offer the comforts of a modern cabin yacht, but no yacht is comfortable on a hard beat, no matter how many berths she may accommodate in her cabin. And there are serious disad