Essential tips to survive a sudden emergency: How to free a boat’s propeller from rope or fishing gear

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Entering the water is a serious step and should not be done in open water. Photo: Stuart Anthony / Alamy Stock Photo

Learning how to free a fouled propeller from fishing lines can prevent a catastrophic shipwreck during a cruise.

Whether snagged suddenly in the middle of a channel, or a drifting target for shipping, or close to a lee …Continue reading »

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How to deal with heat and cold at sea

1 week ago
A wave over the deck or a rain shower can be enough to start the process of hypothermia. Photo: Nick Leather

Being too hot or too cold at sea can quickly turn a sailing trip into a disaster. Here are some ways you can stay safe on the water in different temperatures

Extremes of temperature whilst sailing affect not only our comfort but may have a significant effect on health and wellbeing. …Continue reading »

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‘There is no such thing as too much preparation’: Cruising the British Virgin Islands

1 week 5 days ago
Deadman's Beach, BVI. Photo: Stuart H Newberger

Spending winter in the tropics is a dream, but cruising the Caribbean may test your ability to handle unexpected gear failures.

During the spring of 2024, a friend of mine delivered my 41ft Moody sloop from Annapolis to American Yacht Harbor …Continue reading »

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