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    Tip of the Day, repairs and advice

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    The long-distance spares kit

    • November 22, 2010

    Things to bear in mind

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    Scrubbing off? Keep antifouling from the river

    • November 19, 2010

    By using something every skipper has on board

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    Avoid dunking your outboard…

    • November 18, 2010

    With this tip! Is small better?

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    Don’t overtighten ‘glass bowl’ fuel filters

    • November 15, 2010

    It's a delicate balance

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    Don’t overgrease your winches

    • November 12, 2010

    Keep them turning all year round....

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    Still afloat? Keep your boat safe in the winter gales

    • November 11, 2010

    Essential tips to keep your boat snug and safe as the storms bite

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    Save sticky, UV-degraded plastic with cheap cola

    • November 10, 2010

    Fenders and clutch handles - a new lease of life

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    Don’t pinch in waves!

    • November 9, 2010

    it'll slow you down...

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    Help your headfoil last longer

    • November 5, 2010

    Save the foils with this tip

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    Prevent crossed threads

    • November 4, 2010

    How to avoid crossing or stripping a thread

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    Stop Snapshackles unsnapping

    • November 3, 2010

    With this tip

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    Jib cars are your friend

    • November 1, 2010

    Go upwind more efficiently!

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    First Aid tip of the day: Dealing with burns

    • October 28, 2010

    Simple kitchen item is best to keep in your kit

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    PG Tip of the Day

    • October 26, 2010

    Making tea more easily when beating

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    Safely wash ropes in the washing machine

    • October 25, 2010

    How to do it without damaging the ropes or the drum

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    Quick rig adjustments

    • October 21, 2010

    Keep the bottlescrews available

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    Access the inaccessible

    • October 19, 2010

    How to reach bits of your boat nothing else can see...

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    Insurance tips for laying up

    • October 18, 2010

    Navigators and General offer their tips for winter

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    Working on the boat on your own?

    • October 15, 2010

    How to get another pair of hands you won't have to feed

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    Essential spares, part 7

    • October 14, 2010

    The ultimate toolbox

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