Preparing your rig for an ocean crossing

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

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Paul Dale recounts the lessons he learned rebuilding his Dufour 41 Alexa on the devastated Caribbean island of Grenada in 2004

Ascending a mast is often undertaken light-heartedly, but it’s a high-risk operation which, if it goes wrong, can result in serious injury, explains Andrew Simpson

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

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