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Moving from varnish to wood oil - Practical Boat Owner

United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Moving from varnish to wood oil - Practical Boat Owner

Don’t be a slave to varnish. Louise Ras explains how she transitioned to wood oil insteadLouise Ra has found that using wood oil now means less suface preparation, although the wood becomes darker over time. Credit: Louise RasWith exterior fittings of wood – or worse, if your boat’s entirely made of wood – chances are weekends with clear skies and light winds are more often spent varnishing than sailing, writes Louise Ras. And if you start chatt…Read Article

Boat hatch repair: how to stop the leaks - Practical Boat Owner

United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Boat hatch repair: how to stop the leaks - Practical Boat Owner

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End of Leg 2 of the Mini Globe Race, Stietlmann soon to arrive in Fiji - Practical Boat Owner

Cape Town · Cape Town

End of Leg 2 of the Mini Globe Race, Stietlmann soon to arrive in Fiji - Practical Boat Owner

As Leg 2 of the Mini Globe Race draws to a close, leader Renauld Stitelmann is just 200 nm from Fiji, with Dan Turner and Pilar Pasanau chasingAll smiles from Spanish entrant Pilar Pasanau, who now has a new Hydrovane to help her race to Fiji. Credit: Mini Globe RaceIn the latest from the Mini Globe Race, long-running leader Renauld Stitelmann (Capucinette) is only a few days out from his arrival in Fiji. At last update, he was just over 200 nm …Read Article

Tidal races, overfalls, and headlands: how to prepare for challenging waters - Practical Boat Owner

Prepare for sailing in tidal races, overfalls, and headlands with expert advice from delivery skipper Ben Lowings.Moody yacht GBR 4323T enduring the overfalls off St Alban's Head, DorsetSailing around a headland in the British Isles will nearly always involve an encounter with tricky tidal races and overfalls, a ‘commotion of the sea’, best visualised as broken or disturbed water. But before you let the spray scare you, remember it’s not all bad…Dorset, England · Dorset Read Article

How to free a fouled anchor - Practical Boat Owner

A fouled anchor doesn't have to mean losing costly ground tackle. If the conditions are right, you can save the day with a mask and snorkel, says Richard HareUntangling a fouled anchor needs careful thought. It is always a good idea to wear a lifejacket too if leaning over the side. Credit: Steve Hawkins Photography/Alamy Stock PhotoThe poor chap on the foredeck of the little charter yacht looked exasperated. His anchor was fouled, caught around…Greece · Greece Read Article

'In a flash, I was hanging on the lifelines on the wrong side of the boat' - Practical Boat Owner

Solo sailor Tony Purcell discovered how quickly a tricky situation can develop when he fell overboard his 42ft yacht on a busy tidal riverCredit: Claudia MyattSince retiring a couple of years ago, I have been sailing around the UK, writes Tony Purcell Mainly, they’re day sails, leaving the boat in places, going back to it and carrying on. I’m trying to visit all the beautiful ports around the coast, and am having a great time. I’ve got a 42ft b…Liverpool, England · Liverpool Read Article

The dark art of night sailing - Practical Boat Owner

Rigorous preparation, a back-up plan and keeping warm are among the key elements of a successful and pleasurable night sail, says David PughSailing at night can be a rewarding experience, but presents a special set of challenges. Credit: Richard LangdonThe importance of pre-planning for night sailing was brought home to me recently, when we aborted a planned non-stop voyage from Poole to Dartmouth and made an unscheduled stop in Weymouth. For Do…Weymouth, England · Weymouth Read Article

Boating on a river: tips from the experts - Practical Boat Owner

Machiel Lambooij, joint secretary of the Cruising Association’s Motorboat Section, shares his expert river boating knowledgeAlways avoid creating excessive wash, which can damage the river banks or the craft of other river users. Credit: Maurice Crooks/Alamy Canals are man-made waterways with little or no natural current. They’re usually narrow, shallow and typically calm, making them ideal for relaxed cruising, writes Machiel Lambooij. Rivers w…London, England · London Read Article

Dinghy Cruising Association at 70 - Practical Boat Owner

The Dinghy Cruising Association may be 70 years old – but it’s never been so on trend, reports Laura Hodgetts Roger Barnes has caught the zeitgeist sharing videos of the lost art of dinghy cruising aboard his 15ft Ilur. Credit: Sophie Morice-CouteauLong considered ‘a bit bizarre’ for sailing small boats into creeks and estuaries for adventurous nights of wild camping on board, the Dinghy Cruising Association (DCA) members now find their sport ‘i…Isle of Wight · Isle of Wight Read Article

How to sail tidal estuaries safely - Practical Boat Owner

On tidal estuaries boat owners can become explorers. Ken Endean has advice for potential creek crawlersNavigating estuaries, like The Blackwater, involves tidal navigation and sailing narrow channels, but the rewards are immense. Credit: Richard LangdonTidal estuaries can be fascinating places, even for passage-hardened offshore sailors. They offer all the intricacies of tidal navigation, often combined with delicious rural scenery and frozen-in…Barnstaple · Barnstaple Read Article

Defeating the Diesel Bug: One Tank, Two Clarke Pumps, an Inspection Hatch and a Lot of Elbow Grease

Four years of diesel bug misery made PBO's tech editor go full exorcism: remove the fuel tank, clean it properly, and banish the bug once and for all. This video is powered by Machine Mart toolsThe Owner of this 35 foot sailboat had been fighting diesel bug for four long years. Four years of blocked filters, fear of the engine conking out, and enough biocide to start a small chemical lab. So, we decided to go full exorcism: remove the fuel tank,…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

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