How-to: Seamanship

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat damage: how to handle it safely

    Rupert Holmes
    Jan 18, 2022

    We look at the actions to take if your boat sustains damage - whether it's a grounding, a collision, or rig failure. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat words: understanding boating terminology

    Gary Reich
    Jan 11, 2022

    Wishing your understood the language of boating and yachting? Read our beginners' guide to the most commonly heard boat words out on the water. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Seamanship

    How to water ski

    Brett Becker
    Sep 20, 2021

    Learning to waterski can be amusing for spectators, but our guide can help you make those first steps as smooth as possible. …Read More

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    3 tips for boat handling in big waves

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 13, 2021

    Understanding the likely handling characteristics of your boat in heavy seas is key to safely and speedily making progress, says Lenny Rudow. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    How to tow a boat across a beach

    Staff
    Sep 2, 2021

    If you find yourself a long way from civilisation, knowing how to tow a boat across a beach could actually save your life! …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat organisation and storage tips

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Aug 19, 2021

    A place for everything and everything in its place; we share the best onboard organisation solutions. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Safe sailing: how to avoid hazardous waters

    Rupert Holmes
    Aug 14, 2021

    To master the art of safe sailing, you need a sturdy boat and an in-depth knowledge of man-made and natural forces at sea. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Seamanship

    Stand Up Paddleboards: SUP for fun and fitness

    Carol Cronin
    Aug 13, 2021

    If you crave more time on the water, check out the quickest way to get out on your local bay, river, or harbor: paddleboarding, also called Stand Up Paddleboard or SUP for short. …Read More

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    Boating with babies and toddlers: 10 top tips

    Kim Koditek
    Jul 29, 2021

    Are you ready to handle a boat while also handling a baby? We’ll tell you all you need to know to keep your little one safe and happy while onboard. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    Fire Fighting at Sea

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 27, 2021

    How to fight a fire on board, we look at a few easy prevention tips to keep you safe and the fire fighting equipment that should be on every boat. …Read More

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