Ben is skipper of Leading Light, an 11-metre yacht currently moored in a marina in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. He has two crew. It is early morning in…
Question of Seamanship
Push on or divert with seasick crew onboard?
Should you divert or push on when you have a seasick crew onboard? Mike owns Petrel, a modern 12m yacht and is on a passage across Cardigan Bay from Fishguard…
How would you tackle a berth in a gale?
Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?
If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
How do you manoeuvre out of a raft?
Your boat is trapped in the middle of a raft and there are no crew on board. What do you do? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Do you offer a tow or not?
In calm conditions, would you offer a tow to a broken down yacht? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Will a headland provide enough shelter?
You have a tired crew and you plan to anchor for the night. Will the headland provide enough shelter? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
GPS failure: What would you do?
How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Anchoring a boat near shore: how close can I get?
Do you know how close you can get when anchoring a boat near shore? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Should you set off with no electrics?
With no electrics, would you sail towards a tidal headland in poor visibility? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship