Tip for hoisting the mainsail
Ben Meakins
How much is enough for a deposit when buying a boat?
10% need not always be the price
Jumping overboard to clear the prop?
Consider how to get back on board
The most useful tool on board?
A bit of bent wire!
The engines come in two by two
Struggling for spares? Some engines from different makes are the same...
Selling your boat?
Some quick jobs will make her more attractive...
VHF issues? Probably the wiring…
You can often buy replacement parts
Sailor rescued after hitting Solent submarine barrier
Dutch yacht re-floated
Not Cooking with Gas?
Try cleaning the burners
Oil Spill in Southampton Water
Booms deployed, cleanup operation at beaches
Wear lots of thin layers at sea
It can help stop seasickness.
RYA urges boaters to observe Studland No Anchor zone
Voluntary Zone has been in place since 2009 pending study
Navimo recalls batch of XM liferafts
Company will replace Far East-manufactured rafts with European
At sea, carry out a regular shackle check
They undo themselves!!
Abby Sunderland dismasted in Southern Ocean
Teen sailor located after EPIRB activated
Stop your gas bottles rusting
Smear your way to a clean boat
An anchor angel – on the cheap
Are dumb-bell weights the solution?
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 9
Lose unnecessary top-hamper
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 8
Match your speed to the conditions
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 7
Have a regular service