How to service wind vane self-steering

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

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

Paul Dale recounts the lessons he learned rebuilding his Dufour 41 Alexa on the devastated Caribbean island of Grenada in 2004

Stephanie Jones talks to the skippers in the 2025/26 Mini Globe Race to find out...

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

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