How-to: Seamanship
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How-To / SeamanshipCommon powerboating mistakes
Sep 15, 2015Alex Smith disregards his own helming inadequacies to poke fun at some of the world’s most commonplace powerboating mistakes. Images courtesy of the RNLI. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipOcean rowing: 7 essentials for safe sea sculling
Aug 18, 2015What exactly does it take to row across the Atlantic safely and swiftly? Rob Melotti spoke to ocean rowing team "Atlantic Reunion" to find out. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipCommon boat manoeuvring errors
Jul 29, 2015We’ve all seen boats that get basic manoeuvres wrong – Rupert Holmes looks at the 12 most common manoeuvring errors and how to avoid them. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipHow to park a narrowboat: 10 top tips
Jul 16, 2015Alex Smith completes his mini-series of inland helming tips with a look at how to park a narrowboat in a safe and stress-free fashion. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipCanal locks: how to operate one
May 19, 2015Alex Smith takes the mystery out of operating an inland lock... …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipHow to drive a narrowboat
May 3, 2015If you’re planning to drive a narrowboat on holiday this season, avoid the pitfalls and get it right, says serial fist shaker, Alex Smith. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipHow to tow a boat across a beach
Mar 24, 2015If you find yourself a long way from civilisation, knowing how to tow a boat across a beach could actually save your life! …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipHow to berth safely: wind against tide
Mar 10, 2015Rupert Holmes explains how to master wind against tide conditions and berth safely every time. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipRisk taking in the Volvo Ocean Race
Feb 21, 2015Are we seeing a new dynamic in the Volvo Ocean Race? Rupert Holmes looks at the race leaderboard and where some teams are opting to take calculated risks. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipPowerboat simulator online: practice makes perfect
Jan 8, 2015If you're worried that your docking skills are getting rusty take a few minutes to try out this powerboat simulator. …Read More
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