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Practical cruising
Clearing customs: How to ensure smooth passage across national borders
We asked sailors who have cruised in areas including the Caribbean, the Red Sea and…
Skippers’ tips: Bluewater sailing secrets of the million milers revealed
“The more I practice, the luckier I get,” the golfer Gary Player used to joke.…
Forward-facing sonar: Everything you need to know
Yachting is usually pretty fast to embrace useful new technology, particularly if it helps win…
Double the fun? Pip Hare shares her top tips for sailing double-handed
Sailing double-handed as a couple is becoming more popular as partners elect to enjoy the…
Sailing through calms: Expert advice from ocean racer Pip Hare
Psychologically, I have always found sailing through calms to be far worse than battling any…
Sailing around the world: Cruising couples’ top tips for a dream voyage
If you could choose anyone to go on a grand adventure with, would it be…
Shade and ventilation: How to keep your yacht cool and dry in the tropics
For many cruisers hailing from mild or cooler climates, such as northern Europe or North…
Power management: How to cope with the demands of modern cruising
A cold drink at the end of the day while watching the sun go down…
Onboard creature comforts: Little luxuries for sailing around the world
Cruising sailors who also call their boat their home usually give plenty of consideration to…
How to train your crew for an emergency: Everything you need to know
I tried a more proactive approach to making sure both skipper and crew are equipped…
Sailing to high latitudes: Everything you need to know before you set sail
Specialist high latitude yachts invariably have metal hulls and are very solidly built with large…
Expert advice: How to sail across the Pacific Ocean
You can lose a lot of friends when you’re sailing across the Pacific. After the…
Through the Panama Canal in your yacht: everything you need to know
Cape Horn sailors and ditch diggers sacrificed all to make the path between the Atlantic…
The Dark Transat: how to sail across an ocean after total power failure
A complete power failure mid-ocean is thankfully rare, and it is usually the charging system…
Escape the 9-5: how to sail across the Atlantic (when you can’t quit your job)
Do you really need to stop work or take months off to make a transatlantic…
How much does it cost to sail around the world? The real costs of liveaboard cruising
Two years ago my partner Nick and I set off from the UK to fulfill…
Why cruising sailors should consider using a professional weather router
Should you consider support from a professional weather router on your next ocean crossing? With costs…
Sail across the Atlantic safely – how to avoid the most common gear failures
Does wind matter? It might seem an off-hand remark perhaps when it comes to breakages;…
What are the most common repairs at sea for yachts sailing across the Atlantic? ARC survey results tell all
You cannot presume to be able to sail across an ocean without experiencing some problems…