Anchoring Safely
A practical guide to anchoring safely for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
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Practical buying, ownership, maintenance, safety, navigation and cruising guidance for leisure boats under 12 metres.
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Safety & Seamanship
Safety equipment, weather, anchoring and essential seamanship skills.
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Collision Regulations for Leisure Boaters
A practical guide to collision regulations for leisure boaters for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →DSC and MMSI Explained
A practical guide to dsc and mmsi explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →EPIRB vs PLB
A practical guide to epirb vs plb for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Essential Safety Equipment for Boats Under 12m
A practical guide to essential safety equipment for boats under 12m for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Fire Extinguishers on Small Boats
A practical guide to fire extinguishers on small boats for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Flares and Distress Signals
A practical guide to flares and distress signals for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Heavy Weather Boating
A practical guide to heavy weather boating for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →How to Cross a Bar or Harbour Entrance Safely
A practical guide to cross a bar or harbour entrance safely for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids Explained
A practical guide to lifejackets and buoyancy aids explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Man Overboard Procedures
A practical guide to man overboard procedures for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Navigation Lights Explained
A practical guide to navigation lights explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Small-Boat Safety Guide
A practical guide to small-boat safety guide for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Tides for Beginners
A practical guide to tides for beginners for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →VHF Radio Basics
A practical guide to vhf radio basics for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Weather Forecasting for Boaters
A practical guide to weather forecasting for boaters for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →What to Do if Your Engine Fails at Sea
A practical guide to what to do if your engine fails at sea for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key safety & seamanship decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
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