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    Tying a yacht onto her trailer

    • October 4, 2010

    Make sure she's safe with these tips.

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    Laying up tip: Save your topsides in the winter gales

    • September 24, 2010

    with this tip

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    Laying up tip: Help the yard remove the rig

    • September 21, 2010

    How you can help the boatyard

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    How to clean your ropes at the end of the season

    • September 17, 2010

    Kill two birds with one stone

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    Trail-sail maintenance

    • April 16, 2010

    Expert advice for winter checks of trailer-sailers

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    Don’t damage your sails when you wash them

    • March 24, 2010

    Follow these tips to extend the life of your sails

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    Adjust your lines throughout the winter

    • January 15, 2010

    to avoid chafe

    Check insurance cover over winter

    Check insurance cover over winter

    • November 1, 2009

    Some marine policies only cover boat equipment when it's onboard

    Keep covered – keep safe over winter

    Keep covered – keep safe over winter

    • October 29, 2009

    Don't tie your cover to any supporting legs, trestles, chocks or struts when the boat is stored ashore

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