Weekly quiz: anode lifespan and replacement
Here, 3 different anodes can be seen before splashing back into the water. Questions 🔹 What is the typical lifespan of an anode and how often should they be inspected? 🔹 What are signs that…
Weekly quiz: Nautical chart of St. Paul island
This week in the Vendée Globe, Antoine Cornic anchored off St-Paul Island to repair his broken mainsail track ⛓️💥
To put the pictures shared by the TAAF into context, we looked up the SHOM nautical chart for this particular anchorage.
Weekly quiz: Christmas tree at sea!
‘Tis Christmas tree season! 🎄 Now suppose you come across one at sea! Questions 🔹 What is this vessel and what do its navigation lights mean? 🔹 And bonus question: supposing you see this on…
Weekly quiz: identifying a cardinal beacon
What is this beacon?
Where should you be passing?
And bonus points if you can name the summit in the background.
How to Eliminate Unpleasant Odors on Board
Persistent moisture, wastewater tanks, fuel vapors: Fortunately, these issues are far from inevitable on a boat. Here’s how to avoid them.
The ultimate guide to choosing your first powerboat
You’ll always remember your first motorboat, so choosing the right one is very important. Here’s a look at the different criteria to consider when making your choice.
Herringbone stitch to the rescue: repair a torn sail by yourself
Have you ever been stuck with a tear in your sail and not known what to do about it? How do you go about repairing it yourself? Can you sew it, and most of all how?
Fortress, the ultimate lightweight aluminum anchor
Over the last few decades, new anchor types have been added to the traditional range of mooring equipment. In this new Product Test, we take a look at a more modern anchor. Meet the Fortress,…
How to best prepare for thunderstorms and lightning aboard?
What’s the worst that can happen at sea?
Some of you may have witnessed that surreal moment, which halted all America’s Cup racing on Tuesday.
Following our travels, we’ve often been asked the above question. And that picture perfectly illustrates our answer.
Looking after your inflatable life jacket
Your life jacket can save your life! Good upkeep is essential to ensure its reliability. It will also last longer. Here are a few best practices for routine maintenance and periodic servicing of your life…
