When it comes to sailing and sailboats there are several different ways to do a variety of tasks. Some captains and sailing schools preach one method and others preach another. Your best bet is to understand the options and then choose the system, or way, that works best for you. How will you know what[Read More]
Checklists
Sailboat Maintenance Checklist – 10 Critical Daily/Weekly Checks
When your boat is stationary for any length of time – either at a marina or at anchor, if you’re going to be living on the boat and using the various systems there are several key things to keep an eye on. Below you’ll find a 10-step Sailboat Maintenance Checklist for routine mission critical daily[Read More]
Passage Planning – 7 Steps Checklist
What do you need to consider when passage planning? What websites, software and apps are available to plot a sailing voyage from point A to B? Read the steps that Simon, Captain of Britican, uses before we set sail for our next destination. And then watch our Passage Planning video to get a behind-the-scenes snapshot[Read More]
Storage Organization On A Boat
A checklist to help boaters to better protect and organize their clothes, towels, sheets. Here are eight storage organization options and seven tips for using vacuum storage bags. Grab yourself a variety pack of Ziploc Space Bags or similar vacuum suction bags (click on the image to view on Amazon). These bags are fantastic. They will[Read More]
Gelcoat Repair | Checklist & Video Instructions
A gelcoat repair on a boat can be inexpensive and easy. Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions and a video on how to use a gelcoat repair kit to make a nick, scratch or chip disappear. Gelcoat Repair Kit Instructions Clean the damaged area using acetone to eliminate dirt, grease and wax. Make sure to avoid[Read More]
Leaving Boat Checklist – Short Term
When leaving your boat for the short-term, perhaps for a couple days to a couple weeks, there are a variety of tasks to complete. A leaving boat checklist will certainly come in handy as there’s quite a few things you wouldn’t want to miss! Check out what Simon and I do when we leave Britican[Read More]
First Aid Kit For Boat | Ready-Made versus DIY
Did you realize that you can purchase a ready made First Aid Kit for boat? You can also make your own First Aid Kit depending on your particular requirements. How long for Emergency Services? The question to ask yourself is, ‘What is the longest amount of time it will take Emergency Services to get to[Read More]
Marina Checklist – what to do during a temporary stay?
Whether you’re visiting a marina to top-up with water, get fuel or pick someone up at the airport there are several other tasks that are better suited to complete in a marina enjoinment. To make the most of your marina stay, use this helpful marina checklist listed below. But before doing so, watch the video I[Read More]
Boat Briefing Checklist – Introducing guests and crew to your boat!
The boat briefing checklist is a comprehensive list set out to help you or your skipper introduce your boat to guests and crew. This checklist comes from my book entitled, ‘Checklists for Sailors – Passage Planning, Sailboat Maintenance, Cleaning, Medical and More. Making it easier to enjoy sailing your sailboat.’ To get more information on[Read More]
Who else admits to feeling nervous about VHF radio etiquette?
At first I thought it was only me that baulked at the idea of having to make a VHF radio broadcast and understanding VHF radio etiquette My husband, Simon, went to extreme measures to try and get me to make a call. He’d say that he couldn’t leave the cockpit and yell, ‘just make the[Read More]
