Yachting Monthly took a rudderless GK29 and tried 3 different ways of steering her. See which ones worked the best.
Sailing skills
Singlehanded Bow Thruster
Tom Cunliffe uses a wireless remote for a bow thruster to bring a yacht alongside singlehanded. For the full article on Bow Thrusters, see the March 2009 issue of Yachting
Short handed berthing using a bow thruster
Tom Cunliffe uses a bow thruster and a simple technique to get a yacht alongside, while the bow is being blown away from the pontoon. For the full article on…
Prop Walk – Expert on Board
Tom Cunliffe demonstrates how to find out which way your prop kicks. To read the full article, buy the February 2009 issue of Yachting Monthly.
Control Astern – Expert on Board
Tom Cunliffe demonstrates some simple tips for controlling your yacht astern. For the full feature see the February 2009 issue of Yachting Monthly