"Sailing is an activity that is not suitable for impostors. In a boat, you either know or you don't." Eric Tabarly.

There are many questions, sometimes simple, sometimes complex, that a sailor asks himself all the time. Without any complexes, but with humility, this section will help to find answers. You too, share your experience, your advice and enrich the community so that the practice of boating meets more and more enthusiasts.

Louis-Luc in his garage heated by a wood-burning stove

"I completely rebuilt the rudder of my sailboat"

The fuel tank must be cleaned regularly.

10 easy steps to clean your portable gas tank before the season

Ecological innovation in the boating industry, boat cleaning with a clean solution

How to prepare a grab bag for evacuating your boat: tips and essential equipment

How to choose your electric windlass? 3 criteria not to be overlooked

Disposal of waste at sea: what rules must yachtsmen follow?

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Which way is this boat going when I pass it at night?

Outboard motor stand: Why use it to protect your equipment?

Should I buy a used boat if it has a lot of engine hours on the hour meter?

Boat at anchor, be well prepared to enjoy it !

It's important to understand the difference between the different solar panel technologies

What are the different solar panel technologies for your boat?

The presence of cockroaches on board is anything but pleasant

10 tips to protect against and get rid of cockroaches on board

Environmentally-friendly boat maintenance: top tips from our green specialists

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The sailboat's bearing remains constant. Will I collide?

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When and how should you strike your liferaft?

Cleaning your ropes is easy and pays off

10 easy steps to clean your ropes, lines and halyards

How do I replace the marine toilet gasket kit?

SummaryWhen adding oil or changing oil, it's essential to know which oil to use.

Are you sure you always use the right oil for your boat engine ?

Choosing the right engine oil means long hours of carefree cruising.

How to choose the right oil for your engine and your application ?

Most manufacturers offer their own brand of motor oil

Things to know before buying oil for your boat engine

Two-stroke and four-stroke engines use different oils.

Two-stroke or four-stroke engines: which oil is best for each technology?

What sail combinations for a downwind transatlantic race in the trade winds?

Replacing the hydrolube ring on your boat's shaft line

Duracell project: Make your own freezer for your boat

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What do these lights discovered at sea in front of me correspond to?

Install a grommet in 20 steps

What to check on your sailboat before launching it back into the water?

How to clean the heat exchanger of your marine engine?

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Where are the longitude lines on my map?

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I'm sailing on the small motorboat. Should I go first or wait my turn?

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What color is the buoy shown on my map?

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When I arrive in port at night, what color lighthouse will guide me?

Visibility at sea: speed, darkness and alcohol, what effects on the helmsman?

How to make a glulam tiller

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I'm sailing east and see this flickering light ahead. Where should I pass to be safe?

Point of viewTrawler on the US East Coast

Slow motor sailing: a wise reconversion for senior sailors?

At night, I see this light at the top of the mast. I conclude that it's a sailboat under 12 m?

Wintering in St Pierre and Miquelon

How to winterize your sailboat in a cold country: an example from St Pierre et Miquelon

Refits and conversions : When should I have my boat re-certified?

When I get to this buoy, do I go closer to read its name, or further away?

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