Rig tension on a hinged mast

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

Some boats need persuasion to make to windward, so tweaking the sails to best advantage can make all the difference. David Harding offers a few tips

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings explains how you can make your yacht handle better and perform more effectively when cruising

Confidence in the integrity of your yacht’s rig is essential for both safety and peace of mind when on a long-distance passage, advises Neil Brinsdon, managing director at Advanced Rigging and Hydraulics

Dinghy dilemmas: which is best for the Tideway 10 –lug sail or gunter rig?

The Melges 15 Reichel/ Pugh-designed performance one-design, which was launched in 2021 and won Sailing World’s Boat of the Year in 2022, is now one of the most successful classes in the USA with over