One way to break out an anchor in waves
Practical
How to keep your boat safe this weekend
Strong winds forecast for much of the UK
How to keep a straight course in fog
Without getting disorientated
Don’t like swinging? Use a chum!
Tips for crowded anchorages
A pressure shower on a small boat?
Yep, it is possible
How not to cause a scene when anchoring
Avoid a blazing row with hand signals
Step ashore dry-shod
...with a novel step...
Measuring distances on a chart
Which scale should you use?
Don’t sweat!
Make your loaded lines sweat instead!
How to deal with over-helpful pontoon gawpers
The polite but firm approach to idiots who haul on your bow line too soon
Is your first aid kit in date?
Common drugs can go off earlier than you think
Noises off!
Don't delay, make sure you investigate any noise at sea
Bilge sensor clogging up with gunk?
Here's an inexpenSIEVE solution!
AIS across the Channel
PBO’s Sarah Norbury tried out AIS on a summer cruise to Brittany. Did it make crossing the shipping lanes any easier?
On an exposed mooring in the winter?
Avoid iced-up cockpit drains
Dress to keep warm
with this winter sailing tip
Running the engine for a long time?
Check the stern gland periodically
Keep track of your stores
With a special notebook...