Storm sail rules clarified for safety

None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather

Material science and clever sailmaking have combined to chip away at the difference between cruising and racing sails. A new breed of crossover sails are being marketed for the first time at performan

Delivery skipper Ben Lowings explains how you can make your yacht handle better and perform more effectively when cruising

Some boats need persuasion to make to windward, so tweaking the sails to best advantage can make all the difference. David Harding offers a few tips

Proper preparation prevents poor performance

LARGE MULTIHULLS ARE GETTING BIGGER AND FASTER, BUT HOW DO YOU HANDLE THEM? PRO SKIPPER MIKE KOPMAN HAS TOP ADVICE FOR ANYONE SAILING POWERFUL CATAMARANS