The trick is to ease miles on the mainsheet
Practical
An easy way to make sure your jib sheets don’t flog loose
...briefly heave to!
Two knots good
...when you tie your tender on
Slow down with an empty dumpy bag
DIY drogues
Keep your boat afloat with a bottle of wine
Ideas for keeping the ocean out
Check your mast and rigging from the deck
If you're unable to climb up and look here's an idea
Why are boats like potatoes?
How to spot a bouncy boat
Buying a brand new boat?
Check new boat bunks from all angles
MOB retrieval: an easy way
A large purchase system might be the key
Keep fresh air flowing
With a forehatch cover
Building a Cornish Crabber 26
Download free multi-part PBO series
Keep fruit fresh on board
Lots of ventilation is the key
How to improve vane steering in tricky wind conditions
Use a tiller pilot
When is it good to mix fuel and water on board?
When you're specifying which side to build your boat's tanks
Would you trust your topping lift?
At sea if the main halyard breaks, what use is a lightweight topping lift?
Bridging the language gap when cruising abroad
Plan ahead when picking destinations
Yawing at anchor?
Use a swivel
‘Vanity cabinets’ make great computer stations
In with the new...
Make your water tanks taste nicer
with a squeeze of lemon juice
Brighten up old, stained varnishwork
Paint it white...