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Drawing on his years of owning a motorboat, Gilbert Park shares his tips and the gear he uses to avoid hitting things day and night

TIM'S TOP TIPS

Knowing how rope is categorised in terms of strength is essential for safe management of your rig and shore lines

ALAN WOOD is an RYA instructor and RNLI ...

Alan Weavers recalls experiencing a fouled prop, a lifeboat tow and saildrive failure aboard his Dufour