Yachting Monthly

SKIPPERS’ TIPS & YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

WILL BRUTON

has sailed over 55,000 miles, cruising and working as a delivery skipper. He is also a sailing journalist, and was previously YMs sailing editor.

HELEN MELTON

and her family have been sailing for decades, exploring the British, Irish and French coastlines. They now own at Westerly Ocean 43, SeaEye.

VYV COX

has sailed for more than 50 years, initially racing dinghies and catamarans, and for the past 25 years, cruising yachts. He is a Chartered Engineer.

OLIVER PERKINS

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