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    Tip of the Day, repairs and advice

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    MOB retrieval: an easy way

    • August 5, 2010

    A large purchase system might be the key

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    Keep fresh air flowing

    • August 4, 2010

    With a forehatch cover

    Fruit in a net

    Keep fruit fresh on board

    • August 2, 2010

    Lots of ventilation is the key

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    How to improve vane steering in tricky wind conditions

    • July 30, 2010

    Use a tiller pilot

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    When is it good to mix fuel and water on board?

    • July 29, 2010

    When you're specifying which side to build your boat's tanks

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    Would you trust your topping lift?

    • July 28, 2010

    At sea if the main halyard breaks, what use is a lightweight topping lift?

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    Bridging the language gap when cruising abroad

    • July 27, 2010

    Plan ahead when picking destinations

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    Yawing at anchor?

    • July 26, 2010

    Use a swivel

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    ‘Vanity cabinets’ make great computer stations

    • July 23, 2010

    In with the new...

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    Make your water tanks taste nicer

    • July 22, 2010

    with a squeeze of lemon juice

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    Brighten up old, stained varnishwork

    • July 21, 2010

    Paint it white...

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    Tired bunk cushions?

    • July 20, 2010

    Memory foam could be the solution.

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    Get those lazyjacks forward!

    • July 19, 2010

    Tip for hoisting the mainsail

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    Reef according to apparent wind speed not true

    • July 16, 2010

    Sail handling tips

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    If someone’s drowning, they make a lot of noise, right?

    • July 15, 2010

    Wrong

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    Preserving two-part varnish in the fridge

    • July 14, 2010

    First coat on, second coat tomorrow

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    What does WD40 have to do with missiles?

    • July 13, 2010

    The history of Solvents

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    How much is enough for a deposit when buying a boat?

    • July 12, 2010

    10% need not always be the price

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    Jumping overboard to clear the prop?

    • July 9, 2010

    Consider how to get back on board

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    The most useful tool on board?

    • July 8, 2010

    A bit of bent wire!

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