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 […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re an experienced sailor with a fair few nautical miles under your belt, you’re probably confident in the water, and you know your preferred vessel well. It might seem like you’ve got all the required skills already. So why consider an advanced sailing course? There are actually a number of good reasons to take […]
Continue ReadingWhichever way you look at it, there are always thousands of what seem to be very good reasons NOT to take up boating or even dip a toe in the sport. There’s something of a psychological barrier that keeps millions from ever leaving dry land or even giving a second thought to doing so. They […]
Continue ReadingThe world of boating is one of the most exciting and potentially rewarding you’ll come across on the face of the Earth and must cross the minds of most at some point or another. However, the number of people that actually make any efforts to dip their toes in the activity out of every thousand […]
Continue ReadingSome get into the world of boating just for the sheer fun of it, but for others it becomes the gateway to the most incredibly enjoyable and prosperous career they could have ever imagined. And more often than not, the first career path that comes to mind for millions is that of the sailing instructor […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for an intense sailing course the likes of which can have you quickly climbing the ranks beyond proficiency and toward professionalism, chances are the Yachtmaster Xpress Course from Miramar could be right up your street. While there may be dozens of RYA courses out there for those happy to reach the higher […]
Continue ReadingThere comes a time in the life of every sailor and boating fan when they’ll find themselves reeling off so much industry lingo that those of a less nautical persuasion will probably have no idea what they’re talking about. And needless to say, a proud day this is for all involved! However, those getting started […]
Continue ReadingWe’re all told that we have to step up our so-called ‘bit’ in 2013 and the boaters of the UK are no exceptions…it’s time to go even greener, people! The good news however is that that taking things a little further in terms of eco-boating really doesn’t have to be much of an ask, but […]
Continue ReadingFew things can rival the thrill of slicing through the open water in your own motor boat, and as far as boats go they’re one of the easiest to operate. Of course, there’s a whole lot of mechanics to think about, but aside from that they’re a popular choice for both relative beginners and old […]
Continue ReadingI’ve come across a number of people recently who have been a little confused about the concept of boat licences in the UK, and who have found a good deal of contradictory information and advice online. So I thought it would be helpful today to clear up the confusion and explain what the rules and […]
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