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…
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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…
Unibond Aero 360 dehumidifier
Unibond Aero 360 dehumidifier Specifications: dimensions: 14cm wide x 23cm high, 10cm deep. up to 3 months duration, refillable, liquid capture tank capacity 0.9litre This a popular and more stylish…
Unibond mini moisture absorber tested
UniBond Mini Moisture Absorber Specifications: dimensions: 10cm round and high. 6 weeks duration, refillable, liquid capture bowl, scented options available, These miniature moisture absorbers by Unibond, (similar or identical units…
Best non-electric dehumidifiers for boats – 6 damp busters tested
Humidity is the bane of a boaters life, it will get into your life jackets, into your foulies, into the furnishing, the untreated wood, into the curtains and anything else…
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…