How to rig preventers and boom brakes

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

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

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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

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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