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Friso Hylkema puts theories to the test when careening his 1978 Standfast 40s while cruising in Africa
To heel the boat towards the bank to dry out safely, Friso used a kedge anchor perpendicular to the beam, and rigged a bridle to control the boat's bearing relative to the bank. He also hoisted his water-logged tender. Credit: Friso HylkemaThe phrase ...
An independent antifouling study on seven types of leisure boat coatings has found that biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and a paint marketed as environmentally friendly was ‘extremely toxic’.
Researchers from Chalmers...
As the Westerly Owners’ Association marks its diamond anniversary year, we explore the history of these beloved GRP classics
The Westerly 25 followed the 22 in 1964. Both had simple, open plan layouts and were powered by gunter or Bermudan rigs. Credit: Genevieve Leaper/AlamyThe Westerly Owners’ Association is a force to be reckoned with; now that all r...
Keep a very long rope handy and, if launching single-handed, find a bystander to help... preferably one without a Rottweiler, advises Clive Marsh
Launching a dinghy is easier on a slipway. Credit: Gordon Scammell/AlamyWhen dinghy launching, I plan the procedure very carefully. But often a last-minute event will throw a spanner in the works, like a rogue...
Cruising instructor Ben Lowings explains how to gybe safely and the techniques used when dealing with different sail types
Do a bad job of the gybe in a decent breeze and you could injure your crew or damage the boat. Credit: Michael Austen/Alamy Stock PhotoAssuming you’re reading this as the owner of a boat of some description and a practically-minded ...