Nikki Henderson Archives

What is seamanship?

January 2nd, 2026

Is good seamanship just about skill on the water? Or is there more to it if you want to be

November 22nd, 2025

The key to safety, especially when you sail solo, is not gadgets but proficiency earned through time and experience. Yachting

June 16th, 2025

A theory in sailing to improve participation has been to make it easier. Lower the hurdles, they say, which would

May 13th, 2025

It’s not just enough to set out on an adventurous voyage – you need to capture it as well. But

May 9th, 2025

Nikki Henderson shares her real-life rescue of a crew member when they fell overboard. Here an excerpt: The south coast

May 6th, 2025

Handling emergencies begins with good preparation. Report by Nikki Henderson: A crew member falls overboard: the universal sailor’s nightmare. Here’s

May 2nd, 2025

by Nikki Henderson Did you ever catch the news of Tapio Lehtinen’s boat sinking in the Indian Ocean? What a

April 27th, 2025

by Nikki Henderson When skippering, I check my safety calls by asking myself, “If I had to stand up in

March 21st, 2025

by Nikki Henderson, Yachting World Back in December, I reminded myself what ‘too close for comfort’ feels like. After 18

May 12th, 2024

Want to build a high performing team? Then it’s time to cast your ego aside and get real says record