SAILING SKILLS
EXPERT TIPS AND KNOWHOWCRUISING
PRACTICAL ADVICE AND REALLIFE SAILING STORIESGEA R & BOATS
USEFUL KIT, NEW AND USED YACHTS48
LEARNING CURVE Storm tactics in
the Southern Ocean. ‘What I learned
deploying my series drogue in a gale’58
PILOTAGE River Yar, Isle of Wight. Peter
Bruce explores a pretty little river that
remains quiet in the heart of the busy Solent70
GROUP GEAR TEST Coastal waterproofs.
The YM team put seven of the best
sets of affordable oilskins to the test38
EXPERT ON BOARD Effortless sail
power. How to use better sail trim
to cruise faster and further this summer22
ADVENTURE Jolie Brise Atlantic circuit.
How teenagers sailed the classic cutter
10,000 miles on an adventure of a lifetime30
FIRST TEST Jeanneau 319. This small
cruiser has been well refined and
turned out to be have impeccable handling52
THE KNOWLEDGE Earn money while
you sail. One cruising couple explain
how technology helps them sail and work60
A LONG WEEKEND Brixham at its best.
Hayley Kirkby explores the coves and
coastal paths of this vibrant Devon harbour80
FIND ME A... £45K yacht to sail around
the world. We go in search of four
boats for a global adventure on a budget10 BIG QUESTION How can I join two pieces of anchor chain?
47 A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP Are we in a Mayday situation or not?66 CRUISING LOG Sailing around the world, starting with Scotland
68 NEW GEAR Fenders, chargers and radars, plus more new kit on the market
6 NEWS 12 LETTERS 16 COLUMNS 78 BOOKS 98 CONFESSIONS
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