How-to

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Fishing luck: 3 unusual ways to improve your catch

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 28, 2013

    Whoever said “I’d rather be lucky than good” must have spent a lot of time fishing. Here are some ways to improve your luck. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Fuel polishing systems: are they worth it?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 25, 2013

    Fuel polishing systems aren’t cheap, but they can make sense depending on your circumstances. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Choosing the right boatyard to work on your boat

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 21, 2013

    Rupert Holmes explains why simply opting for your local boatyard may not always be the best choice. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    10 emergency fix-it essentials to carry on every boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 16, 2013

    Whether you’re a sailor, a fishermen, a cruiser or a watersports enthusiast, if you have a boat, you should keep these 10 emergency items on board for on-the-water repairs. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Best winter yacht maintenance projects

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 4, 2013

    Get in good shape for next season by keeping up with maintenance projects over winter …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Understanding fog: a boater's guide

    Alex Smith
    Sep 9, 2013

    The unexpected appearance of fog can be very dangerous for the recreational boater, so it pays to know the basics. Alex Smith reports… …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Anchors: a new generation; Bugel, Manson, Supreme, Rocna, Spade

    Rupert Holmes
    Sep 6, 2013

    Rupert Holmes catches up with the latest in anchor technology and finds the latest generation offers significantly improved performance. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Want to try powerboating?

    Alex Smith
    Aug 20, 2013

    If buying a powerboat feels like too great a commitment, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a more tentative taster… …Read More

  9. How-To

    Losing weight for sailing

    Gael Pawson
    Aug 20, 2013

    Our video of the week is an amusing look at the extremes some sailors go to in order to lose weight for sailing …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    How to prepare a boat for painting

    Carol Cronin
    Jul 10, 2013

    It's all in the preparation... to get the perfect finish on your yacht's topsides, first you need to prepare it for painting …Read More

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