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Guides
Practical guides covering boating, fishing, marine gear, boat building, design and technology.
Start with your next question
Find your way forward.
Build confidence on the water, understand the systems on board, and explore how boats are designed and made.
01 / ON THE WATER
Boating & Seamanship
Practical knowledge for boating, sailing, navigation, safety and life on the water.
02 / KEEP IT WORKING
Maintenance & Gear
Maintenance, troubleshooting, marine systems, equipment and useful technology.
03 / IN THE WORKSHOP
Boat Building & Design
Boatbuilding, composites, CAD, CNC, 3D printing and modern manufacturing techniques.
A broader horizon
From sailing to the workshop.
TideStem brings together everyday boating knowledge and the practical details behind marine design and production. Sailing and yachting belong here, alongside maintenance, materials and modern manufacturing.
Fishing is also part of our editorial scope, with room to develop as its own topic.
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Explore our approach to marine gear, electronics and equipment comparisons.