How-to

  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Sailing Watches for Kids

    Pippa Shaw
    Feb 10, 2025

    When it comes to days on the boat with the kids, you want to make sure they have everything they need for safe fun on the water. Get your little ones kitted out with our list of the best sailing watches for kids. …Read More

  2. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Love on the Waves: Traditional Valentine’s Day Gifts with a Nautical Twist

    Pippa Shaw
    Feb 3, 2025

    From chocolates to subscriptions, show your partner that they're the skipper of your heart with these nautical-themed traditional Valentine's gifts for boaters. …Read More

  3. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Sailing Watches for 2025

    Pippa Shaw
    Jan 29, 2025

    No matter what type of boat you prefer, having a great waterproof watch is essential for staying safe on the water. And with our list of the best sailing watches for 2025, you’re sure to find the perfect timepiece (and more) for your wrist. …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    New Year Resolutions for Boaters in 2025 (that you’ll actually want to keep)

    Pippa Shaw
    Jan 15, 2025

    Fed up of making New Year's resolutions that you’ve given up on by the end of January? With our list of awesome New Year's resolutions for boaters, you’ll stay motivated all year long. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    How To Navigate Around a Boat Like a Pro: Everyday Boating Terminology

    Pippa Shaw
    Sep 16, 2024

    Ever visited a friend’s boat and wondered where the ‘galley’ is? Or perhaps you’ve always wondered why the toilet is in the ‘head’… And what the **** does ‘starboard’ mean?! Panic no longer, as Pippa Shaw spills the secrets of the boating scene so you can sound like a seafarer without ever leaving the shore… …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Everything you need to know about solar panels on boats: What are they, how to install them, pros and cons

    Pippa Shaw
    Aug 30, 2024

    Solar panels are an essential investment for all kinds of boats, offering free and environmentally friendly electricity, even offshore. But how do solar panels on boats work? And how do you install a boat solar panel? …Read More

  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Which type of boat is best for you?

    Katie Smitten
    Jul 22, 2024

    Cruiser, deck boat, runabout, sailboat, speedboat, trawler, pontoon, electric boat – which type of boat is right for you? We’ll help you make the best choice. …Read More

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    12 Budget Sailing Boats under £20,000 in 2024

    Pippa Shaw
    Jul 16, 2024

    Getting onto the water shouldn’t mean remortgaging your home. With our list of the 12 best budget sailing boats for under £20,000, you can get sailing this summer without breaking the bank. …Read More

  9. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Westerlys: Centaur, GK24, Discus, Fulmar and Oceanlord

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 16, 2024

    Rupert Holmes celebrates some of the best designs built by Westerly, Britain’s biggest boat builder for many years… …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Marina/Anchorage: Ipswich Beacon Marina

    Pippa Shaw
    Jul 10, 2024

    Planning a trip to Ipswich Beacon Marina (previously Ipswich Haven)? After spending winter 2023-24 moored in Ipswich, full-time liveaboard and writer Pippa Shaw shares everything you need to know! …Read More

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