How-to: Seamanship

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat towing guide: 10 tips to tow my boat

    Rupert Holmes
    May 14, 2021

    Safety is essential when towing your boat on the road, as Rupert Holmes and Lenny Rudow explain. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Propeller cavitation and ventilation explained

    Lenny Rudow
    May 7, 2021

    These terms are often used interchangeably and inaccurately, so let’s set the record straight. …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Powerboat training: courses and tuition

    Alex Smith
    Feb 16, 2021

    Whether you’re a boating novice or a crusty old sea dog, the right kind of powerboat training is money well spent. What powerboat course is right for you? …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Common boat manoeuvring errors

    Rupert Holmes
    Nov 27, 2020

    We’ve all seen boats that get basic manoeuvres wrong – Rupert Holmes looks at the 12 most common manoeuvring errors and how to avoid them. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    Keep warm onboard

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Feb 1, 2018

    From oil lamps and heaters, to shrink wrapping and tropical getaways, here's your all-inclusive guide to staying warm onboard your boat this winter season. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Boating in heavy fog

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 30, 2018

    Nobody wants to be caught on the water in heavy fog, but if you’re a boater it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Here are five tips that will help you get home. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Shorthanded sailing guide

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 26, 2017

    How do you go about sailing singlehanded or doublehanded? Shorthanded sailing is both popular and practical, read our essential to setting your boat up and prepare to enjoy life without a big crew. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Optimus outboard joystick control in action

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 24, 2016

    Lenny Rudow demonstrates the instant control offered by the Optimus outboard joystick control system. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Ocean rowing: 7 essentials for safe sea sculling

    Rob Melotti
    Aug 19, 2015

    What exactly does it take to row across the Atlantic safely and swiftly? Rob Melotti spoke to ocean rowing team "Atlantic Reunion" to find out. …Read More

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