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    SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

    May 21, 2020 4 minutes

    THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

    JONTY PEARCE

    Jonty is a lifelong cruising yachtsman and retired GP. He keeps his Southerly 105 ketch Aurial in Milford Haven.

    JAYNE TOYNE

    Jayne is an award-winning journalist and press photographer, and is a competitive solo sailor.

    HARRY DEKKERS

    Harry is an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and has sailed solo around the UK. He was the commanding officer of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s sail training vessel.

    ANDY DU PORT

    Andy du Port is a former RN navigating officer, a Yachtmaster Offshore and former RYA instructor.

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