Yachting Monthly

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

DARIA BLACKWELL

Daria is Vice Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club. She sails a Bowman 57 ketch with her husband, Alex. Daria lives on the west coast of Ireland.

TONY CURPHEY

Tony started offshore sailing in 1993. He has circumnavigated the world four times, including non-stop and unassisted in his Nicholson 32.

JULIAN AND PATRICIA MORGAN

Julian and Patricia left the UK in September 2017 to sail around the world in their Allures 45.9. They are now in New Zealand.

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