The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
Practical Boat Owner
July 2026 – out 7 May
Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…
Stern-thruster
Stern-thruster
Steadily (in shipping forecast)
Steadily (in shipping forecast)
SSR
SSR
Sportsboat rule
Sportsboat rule
Spectra
Spectra
Sonar
Sonar
Solid laminate
Solid laminate
Solent stay
Solent stay
SOLAS V
SOLAS V
SOG
SOG
Soft shackle
Soft shackle
Snuffer
Snuffer
Smooth (in shipping forecast)
Smooth (in shipping forecast)
Slowly (in shipping forecast)
Slowly (in shipping forecast)
Slight (in shipping forecast)
Slight (in shipping forecast)
Shore power
Shore power
Severe gale (in shipping forecast)
Severe gale (in shipping forecast)
Self-tailing winch
Self-tailing winch
Self-tacking jib
Self-tacking jib
Selective Availability (SA)
Selective Availability (SA)