When antifouling, make sure you remove any paint or growth from inside your skin fittings – any material inside will restrict the flow.
Practical
Chart stowage ideas
Keep your paper charts tidy and safe on board
Make weighing anchor cleaner…
with this tip
Keeping cool…
...without a fridge!
Every step…
... needs a handhold!
Warn the crew…
...if you're planning any manoeuvres
Dealing with difficult screws
or how to un-stick a stuck screw
Table Fiddles – what works best?
Keep items secure on your saloon table
Stow your washboards
Ideas for keeping your washboards out of the way
Use a chain sheet when reaching
...for a better headsail shape
Seal your shorepower sockets at sea
Cheap tip to avoid water ingress
Remove stubborn stern-gland packing…
...with items you're guaranteed to have in your tool box!
There’s nothing like music…
...to help with seasickness!
Selective instruments…
Do you really need a depthsounder mid-channel?
Check your liferaft’s repair kit
Contents vary hugely - but which is the best method of repair?
More time for epoxying…
Don't kickstart the epoxy curing process - avoid it with our top tip
Having trouble putting your oilskins on over your boots?
It may not be elegant but there is a simple solution
Dropping the kite: a top tip
Keep the spinnaker blanketed by the mainsail...
My other boat’s a canoe!
PBO teams up with the BBC and hits the water, paddle in hand...
Masking tape – remove it the easy way
Don't hang around when you've finished painting...