MOB is such a big concern that many of us ignore it. In this series Noel Dilly shares some thought-provoking and controversial ideas about MOB recovery
Practical seamanship
An expert guide to box berthing
Dutch boatbuilder Eeuwe Kooi has been box berthing all his life. He shows Chris Beeson how the pros do it
What’s the safest way to get from tender to yacht?
The simple transfer of kit and crew has resulted in people in the water, and lives being lost. Chris Beeson looks at the safest way to board from a tender
How to cope with steering failure
You’re at the helm when you suffer steering failure. Will you ricochet around the ocean or simply come to a stop? And what can you do to restore control? Chris…
Things to practise in harbour – unblocking the heads
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, finding out how to unblock the heads
Things to practise in harbour – raising the alarm
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, learning how to raise the alarm
Things to practise in harbour – get to know your instruments
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, get more familiar with your instruments’ capabilities
Things to practise in harbour – fitting the emergency tiller
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, fitting the emergency tiller
Things to practise in harbour – changing the impeller
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, changing the impeller in the engine cooling system
Things to practise in harbour – bleeding the engine
James Stevens explains which skills are best to perfect while you have plenty of time to do so. This week, bleeding the engine