One of UK’s most experienced skippers – Simon Phillips – launches exciting tuition opportunity for yacht and boat enthusiasts Nautical enthusiasts can experience a unique opportunity to learn from… read more →
Simon Phillips on sail maintenance. Now that the sailing season is well underway – I thought I would write an article on looking after your sails! Sail maintenance is easy,… read more →
Having sailed over 325,000 miles, 27 Atlantic crossings, Pacific crossings and 53 UK – Mediterranean trips, I feel I know how important a good watch system and full crew inclusion… read more →
Free PDF Nautical Charts Now Available Charts around the US coasts and Pacific can be downloaded free from the NOAA. Not sure what chart you need or in what format?… read more →
A selection of Apps designed for Navigation onboard, by Simon Phillips Garmin BlueChart Mobile For: iPhone/iPad This is based on Garmin’s excellent BlueChart marine charts and is so easy to… read more →
Steering System Checks from Simon Phillips of Seaway Some notes on the steering system onboard, routinely checking the cables, chain, pins and the components of the steering system will keep… read more →
A few engine checks from Simon Phillips of Seaway. After a lifetime of sailing, maintaining my own and other peoples’ yachts, I have put together a brief checklist of items… read more →