Drive It Like A Pro
In the first of a series of three articles, Paul Glatzel offers advice on the intricacies of slow-speed handling ……
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A ‘Distress’-ing Time Afloat
Going afloat should all be focused on having fun, creating great memories and spending relaxing time with those you want…
To winterise or not – that is the question!
As summer draws to a close, boaters everywhere are faced with the question of whether to keep their boat available…
Launching and Trailing Made Simple and Safe!
Paul Glatzel shares simple, checklist-driven steps for safer slipway launches, careful recoveries and more reliable trailering, helping small-boat owners explore…
Let’s Get Tied Up!
Paul Glatzel emphasises the importance of seamanship and focuses on various aspects of getting alongside and tying up. Seamanship is…
Driving Faster and Keeping Safe
Whatever your engine set-up, pushing the throttle forward and accelerating over glassy seas always feels great. Paul Glatzel reports on…
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Buying a Boat
Purchasing a boat can be a source of immense pleasure and lead to endless hours of waterborne rewards. But an…
Man Overboard!
Wearing seat belts and installing smoke alarms are among the many things we do to improve safety while hoping we…
Let’s Go Overseas
Boating in the UK is great and there are many wonderful places to see and explore, but taking your boat…
It’s Getting Rough!
Planning on undertaking a passage in really bad weather is foolhardy, but developing your skills to be able to cope…
Launch and recover like a pro
Paul Glatzel discusses the subject of launch and recovery.
Save Them Like a Pro!
Paul Glatzel explains why, in the marine world, as with all things in life, prevention is most definitely better than…
Leave it Like a Pro!
Putting your boat alongside a pontoon, dock or jetty is one thing, but how do you make the coming away…
Berth it Like a Pro!
Putting a powerboat alongside a pontoon, dock wall or jetty can be a really stressful experience and can spoil a…
Tow Them Like a Pro
Spend enough time on the water and it’s inevitable that you’ll either need a tow yourself or hear of someone…
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