Robert Melotti, Author at Practical Boat Owner

Whip (or single whip)

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December issue – 24 October

Monohulls vs multihulls: which one is best? Sailing downwind: how the pros do it, Where is the best place to stow your liferaft? Staying warm on board, Tips to prepare your boat for a dream voyage, Second-hand spotlight on the Hallberg-Rassy 352, Get the perfect finish when painting and varnishing, Replacing a cracked hatch: step-by-step, and MORE! Order the December 2024 issue online now Buy a single issue delivered to…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Robert Melotti

Windlass

Windage

Wind shadow

Windsail

Wind-rode

Wind gradient

Winch

Wimple

White squall

White horses

White ensign

Whistle-buoy

Whistle

Whisker pole

Whisker

Whipstaff

Whip (or single whip)

Whip, to

Whelps

Wheelhouse

How to make duck boards for your cockpit

Refilling a liquid-filled compass

Don’t commit a Cardinal sin!

Keep your batteries in tip-top condition

Cleaning headlinings

No drips or spills when painting

Wax around the waterline

When scraping off antifouling…

December issue – 24 October

What does a sailmaker do?

How to get a crew place sailing around the world

Channel Hopping: Winded Voyage Sailing – don’t count this sailor out