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How To Enjoy Winter Sailing

Friday, 28th of October 2016

With the winter season upon us, the obvious option seems to be to keep your boat out of the water, but this means no fun for sailors until the warmer weather returns in the spring. However, this doesn’t have to be the case as you can still enjoy winter sailing

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Tips For Choosing The Best Sailing Boots

Monday, 5th of September 2016

Trying to find a comfy, sturdy and robust pair of sailing boots can be a minefield if you don't know what you're looking for. With so many different brands and types of sailing boots on the market, the first question on everyone's lips is, how do you know

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How To Choose The Right Liferaft

Monday, 15th of August 2016

It's the one thing that no sailor wants to ever think about, let alone use it. Life rafts are the last thing that some sailors look at, and when you realise you maybe should have spent more time on looking at the right liferaft for your boat, it's unfortunately

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How To Plot On A Nautical Chart

Wednesday, 27th of July 2016

Despite the ever advancement in digital technology, traditional paper charts and celestial navigation are still being leaned towards as a fail safe option that you can always rely on if the other option fails. GPS tracking systems are fantastic, they make

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5 Tips For A Summer Sailing Holiday Abroad

Tuesday, 21st of June 2016

So you've taken the plunge and booked a summer sailing holiday abroad, but what next? A sailing holiday abroad is the natural progression for a seafarer wishing to spread their wings and adventure to places overseas. There's no denying that it's an incredibly

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How To Prepare & Apply Antifouling

Monday, 23rd of May 2016

It's the boat maintenance job that everyone loves to hate, your boat has just come out of hibernation and it's time to inspect the damage that the winter has caused, and how that paint work is looking. Antifouling is a job that is recommended to be carried

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