Sailing Today

10 tips for shorthanded sailing

“It’s our first time sailing as a couple without: an instructor / the family / our more experienced friends” (delete as appropriate)… Sound familiar? Everyone is nervous sailing shorthanded for the first time. Whether you have just passed your Day Skipper, or always been part of a larger group, there will come a time when you have to head to sea without the crew you usually rely on. As a charter skipper at Sail Ionian, I am asked if I have advice

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Sailing Today

Sailing Today9 min read
Ready For Lift Off?
Yes, we’ve all heard it before: ‘The longest losing streak in sporting history’. That’s right, we plucky Brits can proudly lay claim to that title, having lost the 100 Guinea Cup back in 1851 and summarily failing to reclaim it since. Could this year
Sailing Today2 min read
Aegean Odysseys
When people talk about chartering in Greece they are often referring to the Ionian. This northern area of Greece is definitely a charterers paradise due to the even spread of islands, good shelter and relatively docile winds. Yet the Ionian makes up
Sailing Today2 min read
Launched
Zhik has announced the release of its new core performance range, diving deep into the dinghy sailing heritage of Zhik in celebration of its 20th year anniversary this year. From today the new range offers eco-friendly materials, improved features an

Related