Thinking about selling your boat but don’t know where to start?
Selling a used boat can be a daunting task. But with the right information and careful preparation, you’ll be able to sell your boat at the best price.
Let’s take a look at the most important factors to consider for a successful sale. It will then be ready for a survey and appraisal, if requested by the buyer.
Knowing how to securely join two lines is an important skill for a variety of tasks, from mooring to towing. Bends are knots specifically designed and used to join two lines together. Mastering these few key knots can make your boating experience safer and more efficient.
Ensuring that your lines stay secure and don’t slip through blocks or fairleads is crucial. Here are a few stopper knots commonly used aboard boats: how to tie them and when to use them (and when not to).
Building confidence in your sailing skills, understanding maneuvers before stepping aboard… You can now do it all from home, thanks to Ocean Skills.
Choosing the right varnish for a wooden boat is an essential step. It guarantees not only the boat’s aesthetic appeal, but also its durability in marine conditions.
Find out how to prepare for the risk of fire: gear up and learn the right tricks to keep your boat and crew safe!
Persistent moisture, wastewater tanks, fuel vapors: Fortunately, these issues are far from inevitable on a boat. Here’s how to avoid them.
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.
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 jacket. But let’s start with a reminder of the types of personal flotation devices (PFDs) commonly used. Which type of…
What if the hardest part of a long crossing was actually setting off? We’ve all imagined ourselves on a sailboat one day, setting off on an adventure, but very few of us have followed up on the dream.
Have you always dreamed of crossing the English Channel, sailing to the Balearics or making a transatlantic crossing, but never dared to set off?
