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 […]
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 […]
Whichever 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 […]
The 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 […]
Some 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 […]
If 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 […]
There 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 […]
We’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 […]
Two things are certain – firstly, you can definitely get started with sailing far faster than many people realise thanks to the wide range of excellent sailing courses available, including practical, theory and online boating courses, and secondly, completing one or more sailing courses is absolutely essential if you are to safely enjoy your experience […]