So far we have had a pretty mild winter, which has been great news for all boating enthusiasts. If you have been enjoying your boat a little more over the winter season than usual then that’s got to be a good news, but it’s worth pointing out a few potential warnings. At the moment the […]
Do you need insurance to go sailing? What types of sailing insurance policy can you find, and are other insurance policies, such as home insurance and life insurance enough? One of the problems many people have when getting started with sailing or boating is knowing what insurance to get, or even whether they need insurance […]
It’s surprising just how many misconceptions and misunderstandings there are regarding sailing and boating. It’s a great shame really because it’s often only because of these misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions that more people don’t get the chance to enjoy this incredible pastime or lifestyle. Often people are put off the idea of sailing simply because […]
When asking the question, is it a good idea for children to learn to sail, there are probably plenty of people who would immediately say ‘yes’ and leave it at that. If you have enjoyed sailing for many years then there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to want to pass on that interest to […]
I once attended a first aid course in the south of England, and as part of the course we covered sunstroke. In the north of England they cover hypothermia. Which underlines the fact that a first aid course is only as good as the circumstances in which you are likely to find yourself needing to […]
Do you know where the expression ‘Son of a Gun’ comes from? If you’re a sailing or boating enthusiast then perhaps you should, because it refers to a child born on a ship or boat. Apparently it’s supposed to be a sign of good luck, although that does rather depend on the circumstances I imagine. […]
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 […]