I come across gems often, from chandleries to apps, from ‘how to’ to reminders of how the simplest things are done once I’ve forgotten them because I have not done it in a while. Here’s one place to collerate it all.
First, here’s are a bunch of HOW TO’s from the Jolly Parrot:
- The Safety Brief – A Guide for Skippers – Above Deck
- The Safety Brief – A Guide for Skippers – Below Decks
- Sailing onto a Mooring Buoy
- How to Pole Out a Headsail
- What is a Storm Jib and How to Use One
- How to Free a ‘Fouled’ or Stuck Anchor
- What Should You Keep in a Grab Bag?
- What is a Grib File and How to Read One?
- Simple Rig Checks on Your Yacht
- What is Diesel Bug and How to Avoid It
- Engine Spares You Should Carry Onboard
- Considerations When Writing a Pilotage Plan
- The Procedure for a VHF Radio Check
- Offshore Sailing – How to Setup A Watch System
- How To Use Tell Tales to Trim a Sail?
- How to Climb a Mast Safely
- How to Prepare a Passage Plan
- How to Winterise Your Yacht
Mai Rival 