A selection of articles on sailing

A very brief consideration of the diversity of sailing activities available to those of us interested.

A family charter from Ardfern in Loch Craignish, south around Islay, then north west to the Outer Hebrides, before returning via Mull, Iona and the Gulf of Coryvrecken

With increasing numbers of vessels being driven by paddles, including skiffs, canoes and stand up paddle boards, have you ever considered where they sit in the order of having stand on or give way responsibilities?

A description of a tricky situation that tested me as a skipper.

Another charter on the west coast of Scotland. As lockdown restrictions were eased, so the idea of a little getting away from things made perfect sense.

What is your attitude towards safety? This article considers the different approaches that people take to safety related issues, arguing that, in my opinion, it's a personal matter rather than someone else's responsibility to decide for you. Simply following guidelines without thinking things through is missing an important aspect of safety, namely the thought process.

A short set of musings on using your senses to their full potential in order to keep on top of your sailing events. The more you apply them in a considered manner, the more you will be sailing efficiently and the less likely events will throw you an unexpected surprise.