Basic Sail Trim
A practical guide to basic sail trim for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing 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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Sailing boats, rigs, sails, keels, cruising and handling under 12 metres.
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Bilge Keel vs Fin Keel
A practical guide to bilge keel vs fin keel for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Choosing a Cruising Yacht Under 12m
A practical guide to a cruising yacht under 12m for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Choosing an Anchor for a Sailing Yacht
A practical guide to an anchor for a sailing yacht for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Cruising with Children Under Sail
A practical guide to cruising with children under sail for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →First Sailing Boat: What to Look For
A practical guide to first sailing boat: what to look for for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Fractional vs Masthead Rig
A practical guide to fractional vs masthead rig for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Furling vs Hank-On Headsails
A practical guide to furling vs hank-on headsails for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →How Much Sail Area Do You Need?
A practical guide to sail area do you need for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Keel Types Explained
A practical guide to keel types explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Reefing a Sailing Yacht
A practical guide to reefing a sailing yacht for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Sailing Boats Under 12m: Complete Guide
A practical guide to sailing boats under 12m: complete guide for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Sailing Yacht Layouts Explained
A practical guide to sailing yacht layouts explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Single-Handed Sailing Setup
A practical guide to single-handed sailing setup for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →Trailer Sailers Explained
A practical guide to trailer sailers explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key sailing decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
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