Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on the COLREG, single-handing and more; Boat building myths busted; 10 pilotage mistakes to avoid; Celebrating the Jester Challenge at 20; Spotlight…
Practical Boat Owner
Summer 2026 – out on 4 June
The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
Loose-footed
Loose-footed
Loom
loom
Long splice
Long splice
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Longitude
Longitude
Long in the jaw
Long in the jaw
Log
Log
Loft (and to loft)
Loft (and to loft)
Lock-off
Lock-off
LOA
LOA
Lloyd’s Register of Yachts
Lloyd's Register of Yachts
Lizard
Lizard
List, to
List, to
Link shackle
Link shackle
Lines
Lines
Line start
Line start
Line
Line
Limber hole
Limber hole
Lignum vitae
Lignum vitae
Warn the crew…
...if you're planning any manoeuvres