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Our review of Boat Electrics 101, a new online course, co-developed by marine electrics expert, Nigel Calder When we bought our 1970s-era sailboat, the boat wiring was a disaster. We …

These easy DIY boat cleaners only cost a few cents to make Homemade boat cleaners cost pennies to make, work just as well as commercial cleaners, and are often more …

If you’ve ever found yourself fumbling over a basic sailing knot in the early season, you’re not alone. As the saying goes, “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” …

SAILING SCHOOL GOES ONLINE With more and more sailing schools taking their offerings online, landlocked sailors have cause to celebrate. If you’re new to sailing there are plenty of introductory …

With many folks stuck inside at the moment, sailing content creators and the boating industry have come together to offer some awesome freebies and discounts. It’s a great time to …

With the 2020 Vendée Globe less than a year a way, here’s some background on the race and five fun facts about the “Everest of the sea”. THE RACE The …

Sailing podcasts are great company whether you’re doing night watch in the middle of the Atlantic or hundreds of miles inland, sitting in a traffic jam. Wherever you find yourself, …

As a Pacific Northwest boater, I’ve always made it a priority to wear a lifejacket and avoid falling in, but I’ve never spent much time thinking about what I would …

  The 30hp marinized Kubota engine on our 1979 Dufour 35 had always run a bit hot.  The previous owner told us it was happiest at 190°F and 1800 RPM, …

HOW TO REMOVE A RUSTED OR FROZEN SCREW If a rusted screw has ever brought your boat project to a grinding halt, you’re going to love this little trick for …