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    What chartplotters can do that your smartphone can’t

    • April 9, 2021

    A few years ago I felt there was a risk that marine electronics manufacturers would find it impossible to compete in a changing marketplace. Apps for smartphones and tablets had…

    Boat launch checks – what to check when returning to your boat after lockdown

    • March 31, 2021

    With lockdown restrictions gradually being lifted, and longer, warmer days approaching, boat owners everywhere are keen to stretch their sea legs. However, if your boat’s been out of action for…

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    Paddleboarding with kids – 6 SUPs on test in Poole and Christchurch harbour

    • March 30, 2021

    Paddleboarding has been one of the lockdown success stories of 20/21, and with the easing of restrictions, you can now paddle outdoors in groups of six (the rule of 6)…

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    Which inflatable paddleboard? What to look for when buying a SUP

    • March 30, 2021

    With summer on its way and lockdown restrictions easing, paddleboarding is a great way to find adventure close to home, but there’s a bewildering array of boards out there to…

    10 tips for family paddleboarding – stay warm and make it an adventure

    • March 29, 2021

    Paddleboarding with the whole family is great fun, but as every parent knows, nothing spoils a day out quicker than cold, wet, hungry kids. Here are some of the things…

    Paddleboarding gear – what to wear and what to pack for a day on the SUP with kids

    • March 26, 2021

    I take my three kids paddleboarding and wild swimming in winter, but it does take a mammoth effort to pack the right gear for during and after the water. However,…

    What Schengen means for UK boat owners abroad – 4 in 5 may quit cruising

    • March 24, 2021

    Canal du Midi, France. Photo: Alamy A survey carried out amongst Cruising Association (CA) members who keep their boats on the rivers and canals of Schengen countries has revealed that…

    Dog lifejacket test – Paddleboard with your dog!

    • March 19, 2021

    Dog lifejackets are designed to allow dogs to swim comfortably, and are made of foam to support key areas of their body so they can conserve energy in the water.…

    How to set up your rig: tension your shrouds on masthead or fractional

    • March 15, 2021

    If boats were cars, many of those I see sailing along would be coughing and spluttering down the motorway at 35mph in third gear with three flat tyres and a…

    When lightning strikes – how to protect your boat from lightning at sea

    • March 11, 2021

    Lightning never strikes twice – a turn of phrase often used to reassure someone who’s had a bad experience, implying that it won’t happen to them again. However, as unlikely…

    Restoring a boat? Beat the restoration blues and get back to work today

    • March 9, 2021

    Procrastination is the art of busily doing nothing while another part of you gets really disappointed about it. I’m a serial procrastinator. Phew, glad to get that out in the…

    Make a grounding system to protect your boat from lightning strikes

    • March 5, 2021

    A surprising amount of research has been carried out into lightning strikes on yachts and boats, much of it in Florida but some in New Zealand, Australia and other countries.…

    Lightning strikes at sea – advice from a marine surveyor

    • March 5, 2021

    Over the years I’ve attended a few lightning strikes suffered by yachts on behalf of insurance companies. In the UK it’s not such a common issue as, say, in the…

    Coming alongside – essential sailing skills for shorthanded crews

    • March 5, 2021

    How many people are on board when you go sailing? A good guess is that you’re only two, and often the extra crew is your spouse. As people have less…

    Shipwrecked in a 14ft keelboat then rescued by a cargo ship

    • March 5, 2021

    Yann Quenet is a genius from Brittany I would love to meet. He is an inventor, designer, and builder of boats, mostly of marine plywood/epoxy, a material I have a…

    Finishing the Vendee Globe: 6 of the best videos from the back of the fleet

    • March 2, 2021

    As I write this, #SuperHappySailor, a.k.a. Ari Huusela, the Finnish commercial airline pilot and first Nordic skipper to compete in the Vendée Globe Race, is in the lead onboard Stark…

    Choosing a boat dinghy – top tips for buying and maintaining tenders

    • February 26, 2021

    From getting on and off the yacht to collecting supplies, visiting friends or simply going fishing, tenders play an important role in a boat owner’s life. Here are some of…

    Sculling – a useful skill for any dinghy owner using just one oar over the stern

    • February 26, 2021

    Single oar sculling is the art of propelling a boat with an oar over the stern. It’s a useful way of moving a loaded dinghy that’s too laden for you…

    My first motorboat – two sailors on how and why they converted to powerboating

    • February 25, 2021

    Retired doctor and practical motorboat owner Gilbert Park has undertaken numerous DIY challenges on board his various motorboats, publishing several of them in PBO, including: What is AIS B+ and…

    Best boat rope – the right rope for mooring lines, halyards and sheets

    • February 23, 2021

    At this time of year we often start to put into place plans for upgrading our boats for the new season. In many cases this will involve at least some…

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