We’ve just touched down at Dalaman airport, Southern Turkey and it’s June 2024. It’s our first time bareboat chartering as a family and we’ve chosen a four-day family charter around…
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The secrets behind a compass: What are agonic and isogonic lines?
Imagine for a moment, after a long expedition, you are at the geographic north pole. You look at your compass, but, perhaps unsurprisingly, it is far from pointing at your…
How to prepare for an Atlantic crossing
If taking on an Atlantic crossing in your own boat is high on your list of sailing dreams, I can thoroughly recommend the experience. However, a dream will stay a…
How to improve single-line reefing
The trend in recent years is for newer yachts to have smaller just-overlapping jibs, even non-overlapping self-tacking jibs, with the mainsail area increased in compensation. Since the introduction of jib…
Would you cross an ocean with this skipper?
Bob has just completed his degree, he is a keen dinghy racing helm who has always dreamed of crossing the Atlantic on a yacht before he settles down to a…
Sailing to warmer climates for winter: ‘The nerves are still there, sometimes utterly stomach churning’
You don’t really notice it too much at first. At each stopover on our summer Mediterranean wanderings we meet up with other yachties, and talk inevitably comes to your cruising…
Humydry Hanging moisture absorber / dehumidifier tested
Hanging moisture absorber / dehumidifier Specifications: dimensions: 15cm wide x 30cm high, 2cm thick. 6 weeks duration, disposable, liquid capture bag, scented options available Put these in lockers with…
‘I spent the next four hours winching her further and further up the mast’ – Pete Goss
When I was a ship’s boy in the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, an old-timer once offered a piece of advice: ‘Make the tide your friend, boy.’ I’ve embraced it ever…
MeacoDry Arete Two 20l dehumidifier tested
MeacoDry Arete Two 20l dehumidifier Specifications Type: compressor, dimensions 618 x 366 x 272mm, tank capacity 4.8l, continuous drain facilty, weight 15.1kg, power consumption 230W, drying capacity 20l/day, noise level…
MeacoDry Arete Two 10l dehumidifier tested
MeacoDry Arete Two 10l dehumidifier Specifications Type: compressor, dimensions 492 x 319 x 237mm, tank capacity 2.5l, continuous drain facilty, weight 10.7kg, power consumption 152W, drying capacity 10l/day, noise level…