Crew safety

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

The concept of shoes made specifically for sailing is actually a relatively modern one – back in the great days of commercial sail, any self respecting mariner would don a pair of seaboots. It wasn’t

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

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

Ashore or afloat, winter cold and damp can have a detrimental effect. Jake Kavanagh looks at options for keeping condensation and moisture at bay

Misunderstood and little used, the kicking strap or vang is often largely ignored by cruising sailors. It is an important sail control, however, helping you to flatten or open the main as required. Ra