Struggling for spares? Some engines from different makes are the same...
Practical
DIY stove-top oven warning
Common camping oven could be a carbon-monoxide risk on board
Selling your boat?
Some quick jobs will make her more attractive...
VHF issues? Probably the wiring…
You can often buy replacement parts
Trailer-sailing? Tow your boat safely
Simple stop and check technique
Invest in an exhaust overheat alarm
The quickest way to spot engine cooling failure
Navigation by eye – what is a Kamal?
DIY sextant
Six is the magic number for countering leeway
Navigating by degrees
Which hull should house a catamaran’s depth transducer?
Put it in the starboard hull
What’s the French phrase for….?
Weather words en Francais
Accidentally started filling your water tank with diesel?
Steam cleaning is the answer
Not Cooking with Gas?
Try cleaning the burners
Wear lots of thin layers at sea
It can help stop seasickness.
Towing your boat: video masterclass
Video masterclass guide to towing your boat safely, including setting off, reversing, launching and recovery
At sea, carry out a regular shackle check
They undo themselves!!
What is a safe speed in reduced visibility?
Some scary calculations
How important is ornithology at sea?
It depends how superstitious you are
Taking part in an organised race?
Check your boat's insurance
Stop your gas bottles rusting
Smear your way to a clean boat
An anchor angel – on the cheap
Are dumb-bell weights the solution?