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Our step-by-step practical guides are hosted by Jon Mendez, author and founder of RYA-approved powerboat training school Mendez Marine.
In association with GJW Direct – marine insurance since 1826.
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Installing an Autopilot: A step-by-step guide
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How to guard against fire on board a boat
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How to install Raymarine 3D RealVision Sonar
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How to keep your boat's anchor secure
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How to mark your anchor chain: 6 top tips from our expert
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Expert skills: How to get more from your depth sounder
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How to set up depth sounders: Everything you need to know about sonar
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'We had no real plan for how to get back onto our boat' - lessons from a man overboard
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How to check your chartplotter’s accuracy
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How to navigate overfalls in a motorboat: 6 top tips
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How to set up your boat fenders correctly
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How to manoeuvre a shaft-drive boat: Expert skipper's tips with Jon Mendez
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Outboard maintenance: How to keep you tender engine in great shape
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How to deal with fog at sea and top tips for navigating in fog
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Docking a boat: How to berth a pilothouse boat
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How to set up a boat trailer for a smooth and safe journey
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How to recover a boat on a trailer: Jon Mendez's expert guide
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How to launch a boat from a trailer
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Driving a boat at night: How to enter a harbour after dark
