For anyone looking to buy their first boat, buying a second hand boat is a sound idea, because whilst in theory the whole idea of owning a boat and heading out whenever the fancy takes you sounds great, the reality doesn’t always match up for everyone. Buying a second hand boat means that you’re not […]
I’ve recently been asking a perhaps fairly obvious question – why do you sail? I’ve been asking people who are sailing enthusiasts, and who have at least one boat of their own. It’s an obvious question, but what has struck me is the sheer variety when it comes to the answers I have received. I […]
Did you make it to the Southampton Boat Show this year? If so then you’ll have been able to witness one of the best years yet, and had a fabulous time at one of Europe’s greatest boat shows, and the UK’s biggest. Already it is possible to sign up to the mailing list so that […]
The London 2012 Olympics have certainly helped increase the exposure of sailing in the UK, with Ben Ainslie‘s astonishing achievement really helping to inspire a whole new generation. As an island nation the UK has always enjoyed its boating and sailing heritage, but there’s one thing it hasn’t always enjoyed… until now. Because the one […]
I’m looking forward the the launch of The Boating Hub on 30th July. You will be able to search the website for all RYA approved sailing & boating courses in the UK & worldwide and contact RYA approved training centres directly. How do you currently search for an RYA training course at present?