How do you ensure an efficient reef with a roller-reefing headsail and slab-reefing mainsail? David Harding explains
David Harding
How to rig a spinnaker on a small yacht – what you need and where to fit it
If you want a spinnaker, but don’t have the necessary fittings or equipment on your boat, where do you start?
Getting to grips with gaff
With modern designs in the classic style becoming ever more popular, David Harding offers some tips on getting the best from a gaffer
Bermudan rig vs Junk rig: which is best?
David Harding sets up a direct comparison between Junk- and Bermudan-rigged Splinters to find out how they handle
Why won’t my boat tack properly?
David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind