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  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Sustainable boating: 12 top tips to make your boating more eco-friendly

    Pippa Shaw
    Jun 27, 2024

    Living on a boat can greatly reduce your carbon footprint and live closer to nature. But is simply moving aboard enough? This article outlines 12 steps you can take today to make your boating more sustainable, whether you’re a weekend cruiser or full-time liveaboard. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prepare and apply antifouling paint

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 13, 2024

    Learn how to apply antifouling paint with a long-lasting finish while avoiding the hazards of the toxic substance in this guide to antifouling application.  …Read More

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  4. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Choosing a yacht: bilge keels vs fin keels

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 13, 2024

    Rupert Holmes dispels some popular myths about bilge keel sailing yachts. …Read More

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    Boat fishing in the UK: a guide

    Dave Barham
    Jun 7, 2024

    Have you ever wondered why people go boat fishing, or how to try it for yourself? Dave Barham explains how to go about enjoying a day’s fishing afloat. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Marina berthing: how to berth your boat perfectly

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 5, 2024

    It's the bit you dread most; after a successful day of sailing, you're faced with docking your yacht in an unfamiliar marina. Rupert Holmes outlines 10 steps to perfect marina berthing... …Read More

  9. How-To / Buying & Selling

    What is a keel, and how does it affect cruising performance?

    Pippa Shaw
    Jun 3, 2024

    What is a keel, and how does it affect performance? We bring you the ultimate no-nonsense guide to keels, checked and approved by boat builders. …Read More

  10. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Must-see boats and yachts at the Palma International Boat Show 2024

    Katie Smitten
    Apr 19, 2024

    As the Mediterranean nautical season kicks in, from 25th to 28th April 2024 the international marine sector will gather in Palma de Mallorca’s Moll Vell to present the industry’s latest innovations and showcase hundreds of boats and yachts. …Read More

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    Cats on Boats: The Ultimate Guide

    Pippa Shaw
    Apr 17, 2024

    Cats and boats have a history almost as long as sailing itself. With our top tips for bringing a cat aboard, you and your pet can enjoy a lifetime of adventures. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat finance options: How to pay for your next boat

    Pippa Shaw
    Apr 11, 2024

    Boat finance can help aspiring skippers purchase vessels they couldn’t otherwise afford. This guide provides an overview of boat loan options in the UK. …Read More

  15. How-To / Maintenance

    How to paint a boat

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 23, 2024

    Read our ultimate boat painting guide. Whether you have a 30ft yacht or a 20ft fishing boat, the principles are the same, Rupert Holmes shares his expertise. …Read More

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