Equipment

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

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Delivery skipper Ben Lowings examines how different popular rudder designs affect handling, and explains how to maintain them

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

Stu Davies explains what’s inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board

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