Top Tips – Sail with Joe

How to calculate an Estimated Position

In this post I go through a step by step guide on how to calculate your vessels position by working up an EP on your chart.

How to set up a Tidal Curve

Any sailor exploring tidal waters should be aware of the immense power the tide can have. In this blog I go through how to set up your tidal curve on board and my top tips for using one.

How to clean the log on board your vessel – Video Tutorial

The log – a key navigational tool for all sailors alike. Sitting just proud of the hull through a skin fitting it is common for these paddle wheels to get fouled and require some cleaning. Take a look at this blog post to see a step by step guide:

The Handy Billy – What is one? What can it be used for and how do I make one?

In this post I look at a piece of equipment known by sailors around the world as a ‘Handy Billy’. What exactly is one? And what use does it have on board? As skippers, we all have items on our boats or in our nav bags that we wouldn’t leave port without. A wire coatContinue reading “The Handy Billy – What is one? What can it be used for and how do I make one?”