Nic Compton shares techniques for keeping lines neat and tidy

Genevieve Leaper shows how to lower a mast while still afloat

Understanding the construction of the ropes used for your running rigging will help you knot, splice and care for them better

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BARELY A BOAT IS LAUNCHED THESE DAYS WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC WINCH OPTION, BUT SAFETY AND TRAINING HASN’T KEPT PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY