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    Tip of the Day, repairs and advice

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    On an exposed mooring in the winter?

    • January 5, 2011

    Avoid iced-up cockpit drains

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    Dress to keep warm

    • January 4, 2011

    with this winter sailing tip

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    Running the engine for a long time?

    • January 2, 2011

    Check the stern gland periodically

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    Keep track of your stores

    • December 28, 2010

    With a special notebook...

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    Cold weather sailing tip of the day

    • December 27, 2010

    Keep moving on!

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    What’s the best knot to use to hoist a Christmas tree up the mast?

    • December 24, 2010

    A burgee knot?

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    De-ice your decks the night before…

    • December 22, 2010

    Staying on board? Safe decks with this 50p tip

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    Engine struggling to turn over in the cold?

    • December 21, 2010

    It might be a simple solution:

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    Cold weather precautions

    • December 20, 2010

    ...to keep your pride and joy safe and sound in the winter

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    Using a laptop for navigation on board?

    • December 16, 2010

    Here's a way to use less power

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    Make your intentions clear

    • December 15, 2010

    Whether racing round the cans or crossing a shipping lane

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    Baffled by French meteo broadcasts?

    • December 10, 2010

    Never be baffled again with this guide!

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    Don’t dispose of your used engine oil containers yet

    • December 9, 2010

    There's life in them yet!

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    A heel-proof chart table

    • December 8, 2010

    Consider a strap

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    Tea, vicar?

    • December 3, 2010

    Tips for spill free tea

    IKEA Sunnan lamps

    Could this be the perfect onboard reading light?

    • December 2, 2010

    Cheap on-board lighting, the IKEA way

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    Diesel heaters are sensitive beasts

    • December 1, 2010

    At least when it comes to start-up voltage

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    How tight should a traditional stern gland be?

    • November 29, 2010

    Drip or no drip?

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    Check your stanchion bases

    • November 23, 2010

    They're the no1 cause of leaks down below

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    The long-distance spares kit

    • November 22, 2010

    Things to bear in mind

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