Rigid-hull inflatable boats have been used in the mainstream for decades – they’re a versatile class of vessel, and they’re suited to a number of roles. In essence, rigid inflatable boats are powerboats, fitted with inflatable tubing around the sides of the hull. They’re useful for several different tasks, and are subject to growing demand […]
The Royal Yachting Association is the foremost organisation in Britain for all things boating related. They connect sailors with boats, crews with captains and buyers with sellers – but one of their most important functions is the courses they offer, which cover a variety of different boating skills. RYA courses allow both beginners and advanced […]
The British Olympic team coach Jim Saltonstall once described yacht racing as the most complex and challenging sport in the world. And at the higher levels, he’s probably right – to rise to the top, elite yacht racers need to combine plenty of manual agility and raw sailing skill with high levels of preparation, intelligence […]
Motorboats are an exciting class of vessel that offer you the chance to quickly get yourself out on the water and skimming the open waves. Whether you’ve sailed for many years or are new to all things nautical, our beginner’s guide to motorboating will help you get your bearings. You’ll be well prepared to take […]
Ever thought about boating in Ibiza? Most well-known for sun, sea and late-night partying, Ibiza has many faces and is far more than just another beach holiday island. In fact it’s host to a thriving population of Spaniards and expats, many of whom are avid sailors and fishermen, and the elegant Ibiza Town is a […]
We don’t like to dwell on the possibilities of a disaster at sea, and thankfully most of us will never experience one. The quality of sailing training in the UK is very high, as are the sailing standards and equipment – so major accidents are rare. However, every year there are a number of incidents […]
A yacht obviously sits towards the upper-end of boating purchases. Not everyone can afford one, and not everyone would want one – but if a yacht is for you, we’re here to help. Buying a sailing yacht requires a little more forethought than smaller boats – prices are often orders-of-magnitude higher, and vary widely according […]
Whether you’re just entering the world of sailing or you’re a long-standing veteran of the waves, you will have no doubt come across information on the various sailing clubs that are dotted around the country. If you’ve never been a member, you might not yet have a full understanding of what exactly a sailing club […]
Canoeing and Kayaking are fairly accessible sports for beginners. The boats themselves are the simplest of vessels – they consist of a lightweight symmetrical hull, pointed at both ends, with an open space for the crew. There are no sails to master, engines to operate or rudders to steer. You simply need to get in […]
A dinghy is a small boat with a sail and rudder. It’s the smallest class of sailing vessels, and also the simplest. Learning to sail a dinghy is often the first step for beginners on the way to sailing bigger and more complex boats. As arguably the easiest of all the sailboats to master, Dinghy […]