Forecasts are just guesses

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

Proper preparation prevents poor performance

Sir Francis Beaufort and the Beaufort Scale

Being prepared for the unexpected

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

We uncover the spiritual side of the British coast