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;…
Avoid sunburn
Most suntan lotions take between 15 minutes and an hour to become active. Always apply early.
Exmouth lifeboat scrambles for hoax call
Exmouth RNLI lifeboats launch for swimmers in difficulty turns out to be a hoax call
Do you know this voice? Hoax call recorded
Exmouth RNLI shout sparked by hoax call to Brixham Coastguard - recording released
S – Sierra (Phonetic)
S - Sierra (Phonetic)
Radio direction-finding
Radio direction-finding
Radio beacon
Radar reflector
Radar reflector
Radar reflector
Racon
Racon
Racking seizing
Racing flag
Racing flag
Racing flag
Race
Race
R – Romeo (phonetic)
R - Romeo (phonetic)
Quick flashing light
Quick flashing light
Quarter knee
Quarter knee
Quarter badge
Quarter badge
Quarter
Quarter
Quant
Quant
Quadrantal error
Quadrantal error
Quadrant
Quadrant
Q – Q Flag
Q - Q Flag