When antifouling, make sure you remove any paint or growth from inside your skin fittings – any material inside will restrict the flow.
Tip of the Day, repairs and advice
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...
Masking tape – remove it the easy way
Don't hang around when you've finished painting...
Tidy up your keel/hull joint
Today's tip for a good join