A guide to double braid eye splicing

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

YOU WILL NEED ■ Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists(100% wool, 100g/270m)3 skeins of Yarn A Kelpie (611)1 skein of each: Yarn B Aibell (603) Yarn C Failinis (605) Yarn D Balor (602) Yarn E Leprechaun (608) ■ A

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

A simple tweak to one of the most effective rigs means that it is even more likely to grab your next carp

Mark Holmes explains why he often ignores modern trends when it comes to his hooklinks…

YOU WILL NEED ■ 3m of fabric (see instructions for details) ■ Thread ■ Sewing machine ■ Scissors ■ Washi tape NOTES ■ If you’re using fabrics in several different colours and patterns, choose a thread