How-to

Driving a personal watercraft isn't as easy as you might imagine, our guide has some handy tips to ensure success and help keep you safe. …Read More

With proper use marine toilets are normally very reliable, but what do you do when something goes wrong? Rupert Holmes has the answers …Read More

Looking to introduce your partner to boating? Keen that your child will grow up an avid sailor? Here you will find a host of ideas and vital advice to help you succeed in your aim to become a boating family. …Read More

Transom boarding ladders can be tricky to deploy from the water, especially for kids. …Read More

Don't let a silly breakdown ruin your boating enjoyment. Maintain your yacht with a few simple checks. …Read More

Identify time wasters before they waste too much of your time or interfere with selling your boat. …Read More

Nylon wire ties will harden and become brittle in the heat of the engine compartment. Use metal P-clamps instead. …Read More

Take the opportunity to inspect a second-hand boat yourself before commissioning a survey or making an offer, says Rupert Holmes. …Read More

Some parts of this arrangement are probably not a cause for concern; others are more worrisome. …Read More

All you need to know about autopilots and self-steering gear, how they work, what features to look for and how to choose the right one for your needs. …Read More