World Sailing - Remember to check your keels and rudders!

https://www.sailing.org/2023/05/26/...

Are we facing a keel and rudder failure time-bomb ? - Kraken Yachts

Standfirst: Such is the concern about keel and rudder failure among marine industry regulators that Kraken News will be keeping its readers informed.

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Keel maintenance and Repair - Part 2 - Safe Skipper Boating & Safety Afloat Apps for phones & tablets

If you have ever witnessed a boat colliding with a rock or other submerged obstacle you will know that there is an almighty thump and the whole boat shakes and judders. While such hard groundings seldom result in catastrophic keel failure, something has to give and even the sturdiest keels can easily be damaged by such an impact.

https://www.safe-skipper.com/keel-m...

Modern Lightning Protection On Recreational Watercraft | BoatUS

While you can't prevent a strike, there's a lot you can do to mitigate or even prevent damage.

https://www.boatus.com/expert-advic...

What you need to know to head out to sea alone - Yachting World

Professional solo racer, Pip Hare, brings us this guide to solo sailing, providing top hints and tips for your first big passage alone

https://www.yachtingworld.com/5-tip...

Stress corrosion cracking that could cost you your rig - Yachting Monthly

Some types of corrosion are easy to spot, but stress corrosion cracking has the potential to weaken your rig with very little warning, says Vyv Cox

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gea...

The Ins and Outs of In-Mast Furling Mainsails | Modern Sailing

What is an in-mast furling mainsail?Unlike a traditional mainsail that is hoisted and doused vertically with a halyard, an in-mast furling mainsail wraps around a tube inside a hollow mast.

https://www.modernsailing.com/artic...

How to replace your sprayhood windows - Practical Boat Owner

Do you have a foggy view? You can replace your sprayhood windows for just a few pounds, says Jake Kavanagh

https://www.pbo.co.uk/expert-advice...

BoatHowTo - Expert Knowledge on Boat Electrics & Mechanics

BoatHowTo - Expert knowledge on Boat Electrics & Mechanics: Nigel Calder, Michael Herrmann & Jan Athenst dt teach you how to do things right

https://boathowto.com/

How To Climb A Mast Solo And Short Handed - Yachting Monthly

Learn how to climb your mast solo or short handed and head aloft with confidence with this step by step expert guide from Pro Skipper and Tech Ed Fox Morgan

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gea...