How does your bilge system work and what would be the priority be to get water out of the boat?

In this episode, we have some Bilge System tips for ongoing maintenance and usage on longer passages.

Marine toilets are not the most enjoyable aspect of boating, and quite often this leads to issues with maintenance and even crew seasickness. So in this episode, Neil has some tips for inducting crew in the correct use of the toilets and what you should think about for ongoing maintenance.

Taking your personal skills further is not always easy, which is why we created the 'Rules of ABB' to break down the steps to expand your comfort zone. In this episode, we've got some ideas to help you with each rule!

In this special interview, Neil is joined by Niall Powers to discuss some of the benefits of getting kids and young adults into sailing, and how to best approach the youth sailing years to keep them engaged whether it is racing or going on adventures while cruising.

Niall has worked with Above & Beyond Boating and has had experience introducing new kids and adults into sailing and power-boating since his own youth sailing years. In 2019, Niall was recognised by Australian Sailing as the NSW Instructor of the Year.

What are the benefits of joining a yacht club? Is it something that could add value to your boat ownership? In this podcast, we look at what you can get out of membership at a club.

Could you make money out of chartering your boat or entering a syndicate? We weigh up the options that are out there for you to make your boat economically viable for you.

It's easy to get sucked into getting everything you possibly might need to make your boat go faster, but keeping your sail plan simple and suitable to you will make your boat much easier to handle.

In this episode, we have some simple tips to help you get racing quicker on the race track!

Getting qualified may be a requirement for you in some situations, but in others, it's all about the learnings and experience that the qualification may present. In this episode, Neil has some tips to make sure that you are gaining the correct qualifications (if you need any) and that the learning is relevant for you!

Which boat should I buy? This is something we get asked a lot and help people with to get them going on adventures! This episode features some of Neil's top tips for choosing the best boat for you.