There’s lots of advice out there if you’re looking at selling your house, but not so much on selling a boat. A professional approach is really important, whether you’re using a broker or selling your boat privately, you don’t want to give a potential boat buyer any reason to say no. We’ve put together some […]
With a new sailing season on the horizon, are you one of the many sailors thinking about buying a new boat in 2022? Whether you’re up-scaling, down-sizing, or thinking about buying a boat for the first time, here are some of our top tips for buying a boat… Decide what type of boat you want […]
Things have really moved forward for sailors in the last decade with navigation aids and how they go about things when afloat. Boating apps on both smartphones and tablets have completely transformed the sailing experience. You can now access detailed charts of pretty much the whole globe at your fingertips as well as useful warnings such […]
If you choose to get out on the water during the winter months, the weather windows are small but if you time it right, crisp, sunny days can be a sailing joy. You’ll be rewarded with low sun, flat water and empty cruising grounds, perfect to enjoy with a steaming mug of tea! For those […]
New research commissioned by British Marine and the Canal & River Trust reveals that spending time on coastal or inland waterways can be an effective way to improve wellbeing. Using the Office for National Statistics’ four measures of wellbeing, the research explores the effect getting out on the water has on people’s happiness or quality […]
It is believed that about 90% of people suffer from seasickness at some point in their life, although only around 50% of people will actually admit to it! It holds no prejudice to your experience, one of the most famous sufferers was Admiral Nelson. Some of us are more prone than others, but whether you’re […]
