#67 | Questions & Tangents | Traditonal Backstays v’s Flat Top Mains | How to be a Good Skipper

In this episode I tackle some longer, more in-depth questions sent by Patreon supporters. We will be looking at options to replace traditional backstay setups when you have or are thinking of getting a new big roach or flat-top main and I’ll be getting under the skin of what it takes to be the kind of skipper people want to sail with ... more than once.

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The Mariner is a sailing podcast for sailors of all ages and skill levels. The show covers all aspects of seamanship & safety at sea and features deep dives into topics like; Anchoring, Sail Trim & MOB as well as interviews, on-deck reports and Q & A sessions. The Mariner is filled with light-hearted asides and critical observations from host Chris Stanmore-Major who has over 325,000Nm of sailing experience commanding vessels from 15 -150-ft, worldwide. CSM has raced twice around the world and is the 182nd person ever to circumnavigate solo.