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Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 4: sailing downwind with a poled out headsail

  • September 24, 2015

Discover how to sail with a poled out headsail in our latest Bluewater Sailing Techniques video

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 5: How to set up a spinnaker safely for long downwind passages

  • September 22, 2015

In the fifth instalment of our bluewater sailing videos, we explain how to set up a spinnaker safely for long downwind passages when offshore cruising or ocean crossing

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 6: anchoring in coral

  • September 20, 2015

Anchoring in coral is illegal in many places and should certainly be avoided if at all possible. A nice patch of sand is better for holding, better for your ground…

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 7: man overboard under spinnaker

  • September 18, 2015

Man overboard at sea is thankfully a very rare occurrence. But with any risk assessment, you have to consider the likelihood with the consequence and an MOB on an ocean…

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 8: man overboard recovery

  • September 16, 2015

A man overboard on an ocean passage is probably one of the most terrifying emergencies for the skipper. This is because of the speed with which you can lose control…

Night watches

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 9: night watches and routines offshore

  • September 14, 2015

Expert skipper Dan Bower explains how should you plan it, what should you take into account, and what are the best ways of preparing for and running night watches

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 10: the care and use of the ship’s dinghy

  • September 12, 2015

A major part of your cruising life will be spent using your tender. In many areas in the tropics marinas are few and far between, so you will be reliant…

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 11: snorkelling and diving on reefs

  • September 6, 2015

When cruising in the tropics – or indeed sailing round the world – the time spent actually sailing is surprisingly insignificant and, apart from the ongoing task of yacht maintenance,…

Bluewater Sailing Techniques Part 12: Fishing from your boat

  • August 13, 2015

Dan Bower's advice on catching a fish for your supper is the last in our series of Bluewater Sailing Techniques

Snorkelling and diving – what to consider when going underwater

  • July 9, 2015

It's one of the great pleasures of cruising to explore the element below you. Dan Bower considers the practicalities of going underwater

Man overboard

VIDEO: Recovering a man overboard under downwind sails

  • April 9, 2015

We show you the best way to stop a boat quickly under downwind sails and remain close to the casualty so you can ensure a speedy and safe recovery

MOB under spinnaker

The quickest way to save a man overboard while under spinnaker

  • March 12, 2015

In the seventh instalment of our Bluewater Sailing Techniques series we show you the quickest way to stop your boat under spinnaker when crew go overboard

Anchoring in coral

VIDEO: Yachting World shows you how to anchor safely in coral waters

  • February 12, 2015

In the latest Bluewater Sailing Techniques video, our experts explain how to anchor safely in coral waters

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