How-to: Seamanship
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How-To / Seamanship
Boat towing guide: 10 tips to tow my boat
May 14, 2021Safety is essential when towing your boat on the road, as Rupert Holmes and Lenny Rudow explain. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Propeller cavitation and ventilation explained
May 7, 2021These terms are often used interchangeably and inaccurately, so let’s set the record straight. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Powerboat training: courses and tuition
Feb 16, 2021Whether 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
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How-To / Seamanship
Common boat manoeuvring errors
Nov 27, 2020We’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
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How-To / Seamanship
Keep warm onboard
Feb 1, 2018From 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
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How-To / Seamanship
Boating in heavy fog
Jan 30, 2018Nobody 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
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How-To / Seamanship
Shorthanded sailing guide
Jun 26, 2017How 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
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How-To / Seamanship
Steering an outboard-powered boat: three top tips
Jan 9, 2017We share three basic tips for those new to steering a powerboat. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Optimus outboard joystick control in action
Mar 24, 2016Lenny Rudow demonstrates the instant control offered by the Optimus outboard joystick control system. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Ocean rowing: 7 essentials for safe sea sculling
Aug 19, 2015What 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