I’d wager that every sailor’s dream involves some version of downwind sailing. Whether that’s hiking…
Expert sailing techniques
Expert advice on making the most of a delivery passage
A delivery trip, at its most basic, is simply about getting the boat from Point…
How to optimise your boat’s performance under IRC – and beyond
Maximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Drawing on…
5 Expert tips to improve your two-boat tuning
Before he specialised in foiling catamarans, John Gimson was long-time tuning partner to Iain Percy…
How to win at double handed sailing: Expert tips
The team dynamic in double-handed sailing is very different compared with fully crewed boats, says…
Expert navigator tips: How to master weather models for a winning edge
When he’s working up a weather and routing plan for an offshore race, Will Harris…
5 expert tips: How to make the best of crew dynamics
During the build-up to the 2024 America’s Cup, inside the INEOS Britannia team we came…
Five expert tips for the perfect start: Dylan Fletcher’s guide to time, distance, and risk
Starting has always played a disproportionate part in the outcome of a race. The shorter…
5 expert tips: Your guide to navigation fundamentals
I was navigating on the 80-footer Beau Geste on the Round New Caledonia Race, steaming…
5 Expert Tips: How to run a succesful offshore campaign on a budget
Lawrence Herbert loves his offshore racing but he and the Corazon crew are campaigning their…
5 expert tips: How to be a yacht’s watch leader
Although he’s the crew boss and watch captain of 100ft Maxi yacht Scallywag in his…
5 Expert Tips: Your complete guide to mainsail trimming
Experienced sailor though he may be, Alain Sign has had his hands full getting to…
The secret to double-handed offshore racing success
Three years ago a Sun Fast 3300 called Red Ruby, whose American owners come from…
5 expert tips: Jack Bouttell on repairing your boat mid-ocean
In the 50-year history of The Ocean Race (ex-Whitbread/Volvo), Leg 3 of the 2023 edition…
An expert guide to safe line handling at sea
Boats may have nine lives, but a sailor is not supposed to have nine fingers.…
How to berth and anchor a yacht in the Baltic
The Baltic offers rich and extensive cruising grounds, but much of its appeal lies in…
How to find the right weather window
How do you pick the right departure date? One of the most critical aspects of…
How to manoeuvre a yacht under power
When handling under power is done well, it’s like a black art. It wasn’t until…
Top helming tips to keep your yacht balanced
According to Andy Beadsworth, when you’re helming the boat you’re not so much steering as…
Flying high: what Pip Hare did next
We hit a wave, the bow bouncing into the air. The roar reverberating from inside…