How-to: Seamanship

  1. How-To / Seamanship

    How to park a narrowboat: 10 top tips

    Alex Smith
    Jul 17, 2015

    Alex Smith completes his mini-series of inland helming tips with a look at how to park a narrowboat in a safe and stress-free fashion. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Canal locks: how to operate one

    Alex Smith
    May 20, 2015

    Alex Smith takes the mystery out of operating an inland lock... …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    How to drive a narrowboat

    Alex Smith
    May 4, 2015

    If you’re planning to drive a narrowboat on holiday this season, avoid the pitfalls and get it right, says serial fist shaker, Alex Smith. …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    How to berth safely: wind against tide

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 11, 2015

    Rupert Holmes explains how to master wind against tide conditions and berth safely every time. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    Risk taking in the Volvo Ocean Race

    Rupert Holmes
    Feb 22, 2015

    Are we seeing a new dynamic in the Volvo Ocean Race? Rupert Holmes looks at the race leaderboard and where some teams are opting to take calculated risks. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Powerboat simulator online: practice makes perfect

    Rob Melotti
    Jan 9, 2015

    If you're worried that your docking skills are getting rusty take a few minutes to try out this powerboat simulator. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Sailing technique: steering in strong winds

    Rupert Holmes
    Oct 7, 2014

    Does your boat become difficult to steer in strong winds and appear to have a will of its own at times? Rupert Holmes has some simple tips that will make it easier. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    5 of the best ways to avoid docking drama

    Lenny Rudow
    Aug 20, 2014

    Docking drama can be avoided most of the time – or at least anticipated, says Lenny Rudow. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Sailing with your family: how to be a successful skipper

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 2, 2014

    Rupert Holmes describes the do's and don'ts of sailing on a new boat with your family for the first time. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Kill cord reminder: RNLI video of runaway powerboat

    Alex Smith
    Jun 16, 2014

    RNLI issues reminder about the use of kill cords whenever engine is on after dramatic rescue in Teignmouth. …Read More

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