How-to

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Onboard fire prevention: 7 safety essentials

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 8, 2015

    As with any serious threat to your health or safety, fire prevention is infinitely preferable to fire extinguishing, as Rupert Holmes explains. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Canal locks: how to operate one

    Alex Smith
    May 20, 2015

    Alex Smith takes the mystery out of operating an inland lock... …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    How to drive a narrowboat

    Alex Smith
    May 4, 2015

    If 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

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Should I invest in new antifouling technology?

    Rupert Holmes
    Apr 3, 2015

    Rupert Holmes weighs up the new antifouling technology options but finds the price is probably still too high. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    How to berth safely: wind against tide

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 11, 2015

    Rupert Holmes explains how to master wind against tide conditions and berth safely every time. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Gas safety onboard: guide for yachts and powerboats

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 6, 2015

    A modern gas safety system may cost a bit for a proper installation, but should be relatively inexpensive to maintain. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Risk taking in the Volvo Ocean Race

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 22, 2015

    Are 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

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat heating choices and installation

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 11, 2015

    Rupert Holmes helps you to choose the best heating system for your yacht or power boat and runs through how to install it. …Read More

  9. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to dispose of an old fibreglass boat

    Rob Melotti
    Jan 15, 2015

    There are a few free ways to properly dispose of an old fibreglass boat, but it may cost money as well. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Powerboat simulator online: practice makes perfect

    Rob Melotti
    Jan 9, 2015

    If 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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