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HOW TO SAIL BETTER

Andrew Simpson looks at pendulum servo self-steering gears, and describes how to get the best out of them

Tim Macpherson reveals the skills, theory and technique needed to master this essential boat fishing technique

Can you really only visit Scilly in light winds?

A regular review of your boat’s rigging will prevent expensive failures – and potentially be a lifesaver…

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