For skippers and crews

Sailing trip know-how

Practical guides for the time before you cast off and the days at sea.

1. The safety briefing before the trip

   The safety briefing for the crew of a sailing yacht, from handing out the checklist via the skipper's role to the plan for the man-overboard manoeuvre.

   5 min read

2. What do I pack for a sailing trip?

   The packing list for a sailing trip, split into a personal and a shared list, with what is usually missing on board and what you can leave at home.

   4 min read

3. Planning a sailing trip

   What needs organising before a sailing trip, from the route with activities and the crew list to the checklists for the briefing, provisions and packing.

   2 min read