Practical boating tips

Keel design – options to consider when choosing a yacht

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Yacht ownership

Keel design is constantly evolving and nowhere is this more apparent than in modern racing yachts such as the Imoca Open 60 class. These fast offshore monohulls use highly sophisticated canting keels to help them stay upright when sailing upwind. The boats are...

Boat Improvements

by Safe Skipper | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

My Boat – practical improvements Author – Mike Rossiter Most boat owners who have had their craft for any length of time will have made what they consider are ‘improvements’. If the boat changes hands the new owner will scratch his/her head and...

Understanding your boat’s compass

by Stuart Batley | Boat Maintenance, Navigation

Article submitted by Mike Rossiter, Certificated Compass Adjuster. Since the magnetic compass was first used by the Chinese for navigation sometime around 1044, it has become an essential instrument on every boat, yacht & ship. There are a wide range of compass...

Rewiring a boat – overcoming the challenges involved

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

Skippers need to have a basic knowledge of boat electrics, to avoid potential problems and to be able to solve them when they happen. The basic principles are easy enough to grasp, but as I have discovered, the challenges involved in rewiring a boat are more...

A simple guide to understanding tides when passage planning

by Stuart Batley | Boat Maintenance, Navigation, Preparation

Understanding tides when passage planning When planning a trip in tidal waters, check the tides before going afloat. Use almanacs, charts, tide tables and tidal stream atlases to gather all the data you need. It is advisable to have a written note of tidal data for...

Pleasure craft safety equipment recommendations

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Emergencies, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Safety equipment is an important part of boat preparation and it is advisable for all pleasure craft skippers to check their vessel is properly equipped. Below are some useful pleasure craft safety equipment recommendations from the UK’s Royal Yachting Association...

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⚓️ Pre-start engine checks = fewer breakdowns at seaNearly 1 in 3 marine callouts are caused by mechanical failure - many avoidable with a simple routine before you start up!!🔧 Key checks to run through:❑ Cooling system clear & water flowing❑ Fuel level (plus reserve) & clean filters❑ Engine & gearbox oil topped up❑ Belts, hoses & leaks inspected❑ Battery switched on & electrics set❑ Seacocks open & raw water filter clean❑ Bilge blower run (if fitted)👍 Bottom line: a quick pre-start check can prevent costly breakdowns, improve safety, and give peace of mind before heading out.More tips here: safe-skipper.com/pre-start-engine-checks/#BoatingSafety #Seamanship #PreDepartureChecks #Sailing #Yachting #SafetyAtSea #Boating #Watercraft #Sailboat #SafeSkipper ... See MoreSee Less

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