How-to

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Shorthanded sailing guide

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 26, 2017

    How do you go about sailing singlehanded or doublehanded? Shorthanded sailing is both popular and practical, read our essential to setting your boat up and prepare to enjoy life without a big crew. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Downwind sails: spinnakers, asymmetrics and code zeros

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 6, 2017

    Many owners of cruising boats ponder what the best option is for reaching and downwind sails. Rupert Holmes looks at the options. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Ten ways to love your boat

    Alex Smith
    Jan 26, 2017

    Alex Smith reignites the romance with a selection of marine treats to show your boat how much you care. …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Optimus outboard joystick control in action

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 24, 2016

    Lenny Rudow demonstrates the instant control offered by the Optimus outboard joystick control system. …Read More

  5. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to video your boat using a smartphone

    Staff
    Dec 17, 2015

    Shoot a good boat video with nothing but your smartphone and sell your boat faster. …Read More

  6. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Used boat show guide

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 19, 2015

    Rupert Holmes looks at the benefits of looking for your next boat at a used boat show and gives five top tips for buying a boat at a used boat show. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Ocean rowing: 7 essentials for safe sea sculling

    Rob Melotti
    Aug 19, 2015

    What 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

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Buying a boat in the Mediterranean

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 23, 2015

    Rupert Holmes explains how to be successful when buying a boat in the Med. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    How to park a narrowboat: 10 top tips

    Alex Smith
    Jul 17, 2015

    Alex 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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