In Making, Storing and Using Power: See What Your Boat’s Really Doing, we look at the simple steps that help you understand how your boat generates, stores and uses power. Marine electrics don’t need to be complicated — your power budget works the same way as any other budget; you need to be clear about how much power you’re generating, how much you’re storing and how much you’re using. Big days at sea, weekends onboard and extended passages all rely on having the power to run the boat. Once you can follow your power flow in real time, you can head out further, for longer, with confidence in your boat’s systems.

In Making, Storing and Using Power: See What Your Boat’s Really Doing, we look at the simple steps that help you understand how your boat generates, stores and uses power. Marine electrics don’t need to be complicated — your power budget works the same way as any other budget; you need to be clear about how much power you’re generating, how much you’re storing and how much you’re using. Big days at sea, weekends onboard and extended passages all rely on having the power to run the boat. Once you can follow your power flow in real time, you can head out further, for longer, with confidence in your boat’s systems.

Making, Storing and Using Power: See What Your Boat’s Really Doing

If an unexpected mechanical issue arises, being able to either stop the boat or maintain control to steer clear of other vessels or hazards can be a game-changer. In this episode, we explore the seamanship skills that make the difference — from emergency steering and anchoring under pressure to rigging a drogue, handling a tow, and keeping the crew working together. Practising these skills gives you options when it matters most.

If an unexpected mechanical issue arises, being able to either stop the boat or maintain control to steer clear of other vessels or hazards can be a game-changer. In this episode, we explore the seamanship skills that make the difference — from emergency steering and anchoring under pressure to rigging a drogue, handling a tow, and keeping the crew working together. Practising these skills gives you options when it matters most.

Seamanship 101

Keep it simple skipper! In this episode, Neil gives some helpful advice to set up your boat correctly for balanced and stable downwind sailing. 

 •Learn more in our Online Skipper Course

Keep it simple skipper! In this episode, Neil gives some helpful advice to set up your boat correctly for balanced and stable downwind sailing. •Learn more in our Online Skipper Course

Downwind Sailing

Continually develop your skills! In this episode, Neil Driscoll delivers some of his tips to help you feel  comfortable while stopping your boat under sail. 

 •Online Skipper Course

Continually develop your skills! In this episode, Neil Driscoll delivers some of his tips to help you feel comfortable while stopping your boat under sail. •Online Skipper Course

Heaving To!

Look after your boat and she'll look after you! In this episode, we will help you get your head around simple engine checks, diagnostics & scheduled maintenance.

 •Online Skipper Course
 •Supporting Resources

Look after your boat and she'll look after you! In this episode, we will help you get your head around simple engine checks, diagnostics & scheduled maintenance. •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Look after your boat and she'll look after you! In this episode, we will help you get your head around simple engine checks, diagnostics &amp; scheduled maintenance.

 •Online Skipper Course
 •Supporting Resources

Engines!

Inducting new people on your boat should be basic safety for your adventures. In this episode, we are discussing the best ways to induct new crew onto your boat and how to break down your briefings to keep them simple and easy to understand.

 •Online Skipper Course
 •Supporting Resources

Inducting new people on your boat should be basic safety for your adventures. In this episode, we are discussing the best ways to induct new crew onto your boat and how to break down your briefings to keep them simple and easy to understand. •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Inducting crew on your boat

In this episode, we'll help you break down your boating dreams so you can take the steps to enjoy the perfect time on your boat.
 
The links we mentioned in the episode:

 •<a href="https://www.aabboating.com/online-skipper-course/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Online Skipper Course</a>
 •<a href="https://www.aabboating.com/boating-insights-podcast-2018-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Supporting Resources</a>

In this episode, we'll help you break down your boating dreams so you can take the steps to enjoy the perfect time on your boat. The links we mentioned in the episode: •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

In this episode, we'll help you break down your boating dreams so you can take the steps to enjoy the perfect time on your boat.
 
The links we mentioned in the episode:

 •<a href="https://www.aabboating.com/online-skipper-course/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Skipper Course</a>
 •<a href="https://www.aabboating.com/boating-insights-podcast-2018-2019/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Resources</a>

The perfect time on your boat...

In this episode, we'll take you through how to avoid the 5 key myths that stop boat owners from casting off and achieve their boating dreams.

The links we mentioned in the episode:

 •Online Skipper Course
 •Supporting Resources

In this episode, we'll take you through how to avoid the 5 key myths that stop boat owners from casting off and achieve their boating dreams. The links we mentioned in the episode: •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Busting Common Boating Myths

At Above &amp; Beyond Boating, we specialise in self-paced e-learning designed to help the boating community build confidence and capability at sea. Our structured courses cover boat handling, navigation, safety, and the broader seamanship skills essential for safe and enjoyable boating.

Our Boating Insights Podcast complements this learning journey by delivering focused, practical advice in each episode. Every instalment explores a specific topic—featuring expert interviews, safety guidance, how-to guides, equipment insights, maintenance tips, and seamanship skills.

Leisure

At Above & Beyond Boating, we specialise in self-paced e-learning designed to help the boating community build confidence and capability at sea. Our structured courses cover boat handling, navigation, safety, and the broader seamanship skills essential for safe and enjoyable boating. Our Boating Insights Podcast complements this learning journey by delivering focused, practical advice in each episode. Every instalment explores a specific topic—featuring expert interviews, safety guidance, how-to guides, equipment insights, maintenance tips, and seamanship skills.

At Above &amp; Beyond Boating, we specialise in self-paced e-learning designed to help the boating community build confidence and capability at sea. Our structured courses cover boat handling, navigation, safety, and the broader seamanship skills essential for safe and enjoyable boating.

Our Boating Insights Podcast&nbsp;complements this learning journey by delivering focused, practical advice in each episode. Every instalment explores a specific topic—featuring expert interviews, safety guidance, how-to guides, equipment insights, maintenance tips, and seamanship skills.

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