Race

Red to port, green to starboard—and what about cardinals, junctions and sector lights? This plain-English UK guide to IALA Region A turns theory into calm, tidy pilotage, with quick-reference downloads for lights and sound signals.

Fastnet ’79 changed sailing. A sudden August storm, five yachts lost, lives cut short—and safety rules rewritten. We’ve pulled the lessons skippers still use today: heavy-weather choices, DSC/MAYDAY drills, horizontal recoveries, and practical prep you can do this week.