Boating Advice
Below are our 18 articles in the 'boating advice' category:
A good skipper not only must be able to handle a vessel in full flow, but also keep it in one place when necessary. A good anchor and good anchoring skills are therefore important strings to a ...
From the moment of purchase it is essential to start thinking about boat maintenance and the schedule of upkeep if the vessel is stay looking new and performing well.
Boat Inspection
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Most boaters choose a life on the water because they feel a kinship with the marine world so to preserve the environment they cherish every effort should be made to minimise their impact on it.
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It is important to be prepared for any trip on the water, whether with the appropriate items, necessary skills and experience of the crew or with safety of the boat itself.
Awareness of Crew ...
Many boaters are attracted onto the water because of the freedom it offers away from the traffic clogged dry land, but in order to keep life on the water safe and free, there are nevertheless some ...
In moments of crisis out on the water when a problem cannot be resolved and assistance is urgently required, having the ability to call for help is imperative.
Always Carry a Means for ...
A ‘man overboard’ situation is a very common occurrence on the water, but whether it leads to a simple rescue or a terrifying emergency is down to the knowledge and actions of the crew.
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At some point seasickness affects almost everybody that steps on board a sea faring vessel - fortunately its often debilitating effects can be prevented.
What Causes Seasickness?
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Docking and mooring is not a difficult art to master, but getting to that point can be an unnerving and embarrassing experience, especially with more experienced dockers smugly watching over the ...
Being out on the water offers an amazing sense of freedom from the land and its inhabitants, but the pay off is a great vulnerability if anything goes wrong. The two emergencies that cause the ...
The healthy and thrilling pleasures of sailing are not the reserve of the young and active - it is open to everybody that is willing to give it a try. Older generation’s, people with disabilities, ...
Children of sailing enthusiasts will likely be forced to either enjoy or endure their parent’s passions so for happy and successful family cruising holidays it is in everyone’s best interests to make ...
The world of sailing operates under a different code with its own rules, expressions and terminology. Familiarising yourself with some popular sailing terms is a key step in understanding the ...
Running aground is a common situation for experienced and novice boaters alike, and so having an array of techniques on hand to safely re-float a grounded craft is a very handy maritime skill. ...
Out on the open sea there are no road signs, few identifiable landmarks and even fewer helpful strangers on hand to point the way, instead a boater must instead rely on navigation to find their ...
Bad weather is a common worry for those seafarers learning to sail but it needn’t be if you make adequate preparations and precautions.
Avoid Sailing Altogether
The most effective ...
Towing a cumbersome and expensive vessel can seem very daunting to the uninitiated but adherence to some basic rules and little extra care will quickly turn any fears into ease and confidence on ...
Understanding the complex patterns of weather and tides is one of the key seamanship skills and is essential for not getting caught out by unexpected weather turns when the official forecasts fail. ...
