For our new members that are looking to buy a RIB.
Check out this tips and tricks video, where this American BRIG dealer tells us what the proper way is to inflate a BRIG RIB’s ORCA Hypalon tubes using a standard foot pump.
Ensuring that the pressure in your BRIG’s Hypalon tubes is properly maintained is crucial for the safety and performance of your RIB.
Want to see more BRIG RIBs, here’s what you need.
When docking any boat, estimating the wind correctly is an important factor for a “clean” manoeuvre.
Coming alongside in a single-engined boat without a bow thruster can be one of the more difficult skills to master, especially on your own.
Jon Mendez explains all… Don’t forget to check his video on how to drive a RIB in rough water.
Filmed and edited by Richard Langdon (http://oceanimages.co.uk/)
How to Drive a RIB in Rough Water. Mastering the art of driving a boat in rough water takes practice, a fair amount of getting it wrong and sometimes a very wet boat and clothing. The Motor Boat & Yachting resident boating instructor Jon Mendez shares his top tips.
Boating instructor Jon Mendez explains how it’s done.
Driving a fast boat safely will always involve making turns, either pre-planned ones to reach your destination or when avoiding other craft, debris or waves.
Practising turning the boat at speed so that you know how much helm, throttle and trim to use before it starts to skip sideways is crucial to avoid endangering yourself, your crew and your vessel.