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All articles →Anchoring Gear Explained: Anchors, Chain and Rode for Beginners
Understand anchoring gear from anchor types to chain, rope and scope, so you can choose the right ground tackle and anchor your boat safely and with confidence.
Aug 9Anchoring Rules and Signals: Lights, Shapes and Good Practice
What the COLREGs require when anchored: the day shape, the anchor light at night, fog signals, and where you may and may not anchor safely and legally.
Aug 9Barometric Pressure for Boaters: Reading the Barometer
Learn what barometric pressure tells you about the weather, how to read pressure trends, and why the rate of change matters most for boaters.
Aug 9Boat Maintenance Basics: Keeping Your Boat Safe and Reliable
Learn boat maintenance basics from hull and engine care to seasonal jobs and safety checks, so your boat stays reliable, safe and ready for the water.
Aug 9Boat Trailers and Launching: A Practical Guide for Beginners
A practical guide to boat trailers and launching, covering trailer types, towing, the slipway routine and safety, so you can launch and recover your boat with ease.
Aug 9The Boating Exam in Poland: What to Expect on the Day
A clear walkthrough of the Polish boating exam: 75 questions, 90 minutes, pass mark, minimum age, topics covered, and how to prepare with confidence.
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