1,500 miles without a rudder

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

Material science and clever sailmaking have combined to chip away at the difference between cruising and racing sails. A new breed of crossover sails are being marketed for the first time at performan

Proper preparation prevents poor performance