Tuition

Whatever your engine set-up, pushing the throttle forward and accelerating over glassy seas always feels great. Paul Glatzel reports on…

Purchasing a boat can be a source of immense pleasure and lead to endless hours of waterborne rewards. But an…

Wearing seat belts and installing smoke alarms are among the many things we do to improve safety while hoping we…

Boating in the UK is great and there are many wonderful places to see and explore, but taking your boat…

Planning on undertaking a passage in really bad weather is foolhardy, but developing your skills to be able to cope…

Paul Glatzel ponders the issue of launch and recovery … One of the great advantages of having a smaller boat…

Paul Glatzel explains why, in the marine world, as with all things in life, prevention is most definitely better than…

Putting your boat alongside a pontoon, dock or jetty is one thing, but how do you make the coming away…

Putting a powerboat alongside a pontoon, dock wall or jetty can be a really stressful experience and can spoil a…

Spend enough time on the water and it’s inevitable that you’ll either need a tow yourself or hear of someone…

Paul Glatzel discusses the essential issue of anchoring your boat, and shares some important tips of the trade …  Making…

Paul Glatzel discusses the pros and cons of some of the new electronic tools available to boaters … Having fun…

Paul Glatzel discusses some of the key points to consider when planning a boating excursion … Having fun afloat takes…

Whatever your age, working in boating can be a great way to turn your hobby and passion into a way…

Paul Glatzel explains why boating is not only for the wealthy and provides advice on various ways of getting afloat…