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Practical buying, ownership, maintenance, safety, navigation and cruising guidance for leisure boats under 12 metres.
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142 guides
A practical guide to radio licence and mmsi explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key rules, licences & documentation decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →A practical guide to recreational craft directive explained for leisure boats under 12 metres, covering the key rules, licences & documentation decisions, checks and safety considerations that matter in real-world use.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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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