Lessons learned

Andrew Simpson looks at pendulum servo self-steering gears, and describes how to get the best out of them

A regular review of your boat’s rigging will prevent expensive failures – and potentially be a lifesaver…

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HOW TO SAIL BETTER

Richard Ayres makes his first Mayday call when his yacht is dismasted and prop fouled close to the Manacle rocks

Stephanie Jones talks to the skippers in the 2025/26 Mini Globe Race to find out...