Mastering celestial navigation

NEVER STOP SAILING!

One summer’s evening in the days before internet weather forecasting, I was deeply involved in the after-race ‘do’ following a Solent Old Gaffers event. In the 1970s these regattas drew entrants large

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew

Tony and Ann Montgomery-Smith have been sailing for almost 60 years. Now both in their 80s, and with Ann’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Tony explains how they have continued to cruise

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives