A super yacht is the ultimate holiday accessory! Exclusive and expensive, super yachts are an extravagant pleasure. Buying or chartering a super yacht is the beginning of an amazing adventure, and with the right advice, it can be plain sailing all the way.
For an exhilarating sailing experience which is easy to start and full of fun, there is no better way to enter the sport than with dinghy sailing.
The great thing about learning to sail, especially in the UK, is that the coast is so close to us. We are never too far from a sailing adventure! Leaving the land behind us and disappearing into the ocean on a yacht is less of a dream than you may think.
With summer approaching, many of you will be deciding upon a destination for this year's holiday. Instead of the normal package deal, why not consider a yachting holiday? What better way to spend your well deserved break than sailing along unspoilt coastlines with a gentle breeze and all the comforts a yacht can offer?
If you own a boat, you need to insure it. In order to find the best boat insurance policy you need to determine the type of boat you own and what you plan on using it for. Cost will vary according to the age and type of boat.
Buying a boat is an exciting and expensive project. When choosing the right boat for you there are many factors you should consider. One of the most important things to determine when choosing your boat is what you are planning to use the boat for. This may sound like simple advice but it's not uncommon for boat buyers to buy the boat that looks the most pleasing to the eye. However, buying a beautiful boat does not mean you will be happy with it, especially when you discover it does not offer the things you want it to do.
Osmosis is the condition of visible blisters on a boat's hull, caused by water absorption. The process of osmosis is the same mechanism by which plants and trees draw water up from the soil to their branches and leaves.
The Government has announced its long-awaited decision on the future of red diesel, and it's not good news for boaters.
There are two types of outboards available, 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Each has its good and bad points, depending on what you want the engine to do. We've put together a handy guide to help you decide which is the best outboard motor for your boat.
Just as buying a home involves a large financial investment, buying and selling a yacht requires a professional service, making the sale as smooth as possible. Here's a simple guide to help you choose between using a yacht broker or buying or selling your boat privately.
Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced sailor, chartering your own boat offers complete freedom and independence. We’ve put together a simple guide to help you get the most from your charter experience.
Boats are generally pretty expensive and it is therefore worth protecting the investment by mooring up with good quality fenders and mooring lines. However, all too often, boats costing hundreds of thousands of pounds can be seen secured with poor quality or worn lines or fenders. Even worse, incorrect attachment of mooring lines could leave your boat being battered against the dock even in moderate weather conditions.
You’ve decided to sell your boat. Whatever your reasons for selling, you’ll want to get the best price possible for it so it’s worth putting in some effort to make it as saleable as possible...
When the nights start drawing in and the temperature plummets, it can mean only one thing – winter is coming and it is time to protect your boat from the elements...
A simplified description of the physics behind sailing plus some common sailing terms explained...
Tips on buying a boat safely. Whatever the type of boat you are buying, be it a dinghy or a super yacht, the same general rules apply. Follow these principles and you can buy your boat with confidence...
Whether you are selling your boat via advertising in magazines or on the internet, there are people out there that will stop at nothing to try to con you. As long as you are aware of their methods, you can make sure that you don’t fall prey to their game...
Buying any boat is a big decision and is probably the second biggest personal outlay you will ever make... A good surveyor will help and advise you on suitability and what to look for...
Top tips for looking after your boat.
