Clean Boat, all in one boat cleaner
It really is amazing just how many products you need to carry to keep your yacht looking spick and span so anything that reduces the amount of stuff you have…
Tedlar UV sail protection
Almost invisible ‘Tedlar’ UV strip on new Ullman Tan Sails. When the time came to replace the sails on the boat I was faced with a new dilemma, namely what…
Oil analysis for a longer engine life
This is a first for me. I must be getting old or maybe it’s because I have finally realised the importance of taking care of things properly rather than just…
Port hole ventilation
Every boat will benefit from better ventilation, it’s one of the things few boat builders consider. Opening port holes are great but must be closed if it’s raining or if…
LED lighting comes of age
An LED replacement for a normal bulb. Very high tech, warm and bright. 18-LED Tower Type 1142 Ever since I have had a boat I have been excited about the…
Choosing the right folding/feathering prop
A shot of the Kiwiprop feathered under sail. Taken with the GoPro Hero camera If you have a sailing boat one of the best things you can do to make…
Protective sun cover for a solar panel
‘What a stupid idea, you must be mad!’ I hear you cry. But is it? Maybe the cover is made from a new space age light diffusing material that helps…
SS Conservation
Leica Digilux 2, 90mm f8 @ 640 sec, 100 ISO. ‘Easy Pollution’, bay of St Tropez. October 2005 The Conservation A controversial yet highly feasible project to reintroduce sailing cargo…
Short sailing film, shot at Cannes 2010
Here’s a very short film of some classic yachts sailing at the 2010 Cannes yacht regatta. The footage was taken from a RIB using a GoPro Hero waterproof video camera…
Fender socks
There are two trains of thought concerning fender socks. There are those who do not like them because they believe that dirt builds up on them and then damages the…