Keep your sailing skillset sharp

NEVER STOP SAILING!

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

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

Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects

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

One summer’s evening in the days before internet weather forecasting, I was deeply involved in the after-race ‘do’ following a Solent Old Gaffers event. In the 1970s these regattas drew entrants large