Mike Davenport runs through his top tips for boat maintenance based on his blog on MaxRigging

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Timestamps to the show

02:30 Give your rowing equipment some love

04:44 Priorities

05:13 Love your Oars - clean handles and disinfect using fresh bleach in 1:9 ratio

09:00 Love your Electronics - check with manufacturer about disinfecting. Unplug them all and remove batteries

11:20 Boat Lights - leave them open so it stays dry

11:50 Boats - put on slings (not for longer than 2 hours). Check tracks / slides front stops as they are a great place for bacteria to live

18:30 Shoes - quick release or normal - remove from the boat, soap and dry

19:30 Apparel / kit uniforms

20:50 Launches - take the motors out of the water. Clean them

22:26 Safety Gear - PFDs in launches - and remember boat lights

23:40 Tools - check over and ensure they are dry and treated with oil

25:08 Buildings - boathouses - boatsheds. Are they safe and secure? Power and water check. Insurances are up to date. Vehicle and trailer registrations are up to date.

26:50 Budget - so many events have been cancelled. Review and check you have received refunds e.g. deposits for camps.

28:00 The Bottom Line