Sailing is a sport and a hobby that has captured the imaginations of a wide range of people across the UK. A fascination with spending time on the water is no major surprise – spending time at sea or open water is often viewed as a relaxing and highly enjoyable experience. As a result, a […]
To help celebrate National Watersports Month, The Boating Hub has joined forces with First Class Sailing to give away a pair of tickets for a day’s sailing on the Solent. When Will This Be Taking Place? The lucky couple will join First Class Sailing on Thursday 29th May and will experience the excitement of working […]
Sailing skills are developed over time and are ultimately improved with experience – requiring a great deal of time, dedication and training. Preparation for races can take several forms, from basic training and development to specific course reading and planning. Boating courses can aid in this preparation by developing essential skills, leaving a sailor safe […]
The key aspect of sailing is to remain as safe as possible at all times – not only does this reduce the risk involved but it also makes for a much more fulfilling experience. When dealing with the natural world it’s important to expect the unexpected – and that means being prepared. A number of […]
Once the basics of sailing are mastered, it’s time to move on to the more complex aspects of spending time on the water. That means learning the essentials of navigation and seamanship, from safety aspects to avoiding collisions and setting an appropriate course. It is assumed that all of the basic aspects will have been […]
New marine plans for the future of the seas around the UK could have a large impact on sailing and recreational boating. The plans from the Marine Management Organisation should see a change to the way that marine plans are developed in relation to sailing activities. They mean any potential developments must not adversely affect […]
Safety plays an important role in sailing due to the very nature of the outdoor world and what is involved. Being out on the water carries a number of risks, so nullifying these risks as much as possible is seen as essential. From simple safety practices to knowing what to do in an emergency, there […]
It’s easy to think that all that is needed for a good sailing experience is a stretch of water and a boat, but in truth the specific location also plays a very big role. For new sailors especially, picking the first place to sail can have a massive bearing on the experience they have. Areas […]
A £100,000 donation into a popular sailing scheme could be set to encourage thousands of youngsters to take up sailing in the coming years. The Chesil Trust – which oversees the Sail for a Fiver scheme – received a cheque from Elma Shipley, in memory of her husband Rod who passed away in 2012. The funding […]
Before you can sail away in the used boat of your dreams, there are a host of structural and technical areas you should examine, to avoid being financially drained by repair work in the long term. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) strongly recommends you employ a marine surveyor before committing to a purchase, so that […]