Every voyage starts with a dream, and a voyage on my own boat to the remotest parts of the world was my dream as far back as I can remember.…
skills
Catamaran sailing skills: recover a multihull man overboard
Finding yourself in a man overboard (MOB) situation probably ranks near the top of every sailor’s list of biggest fears whether it’s a monohull MOB of a multihull man overboard.…
Catamaran sailing skills: Mooring and anchoring a multihull
How do you make an average passage speed of 7 knots, fit in three double cabins and a huge saloon in under 36ft of boat length? Add another hull of…
Outboard engine troubleshooting video – How to check fuel, carburettor, spark, cooling, oil & more
Small four-stroke outboard engines are pretty simple. Max McHugh of Marine Matters explains how to fix the most common problems, from gummed-up carburettors to broken thermostats. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GJW…
How to: service your lifejacket
Checking your lifejacket is in top condition should be done at least every season, says Bruce Jacobs