Boating Advice

A good skipper not only must be able to handle a vessel in full flow, but also keep it in one place when necessary. A good anchor and good...

From the moment of purchase it is essential to start thinking about boat maintenance and the schedule of upkeep if the vessel is stay looking new and...

Most boaters choose a life on the water because they feel a kinship with the marine world so to preserve the environment they cherish every effort...

It is important to be prepared for any trip on the water, whether with the appropriate items, necessary skills and experience of the crew or with...

Many boaters are attracted onto the water because of the freedom it offers away from the traffic clogged dry land, but in order to keep life on the...

In moments of crisis out on the water when a problem cannot be resolved and assistance is urgently required, having the ability to call for help is...

A ‘man overboard’ situation is a very common occurrence on the water, but whether it leads to a simple rescue or a terrifying emergency is down to...

At some point seasickness affects almost everybody that steps on board a sea faring vessel - fortunately its often debilitating effects can be...

Docking and mooring is not a difficult art to master, but getting to that point can be an unnerving and embarrassing experience, especially with...

Being out on the water offers an amazing sense of freedom from the land and its inhabitants, but the pay off is a great vulnerability if anything...

The healthy and thrilling pleasures of sailing are not the reserve of the young and active - it is open to everybody that is willing to give it a...

Children of sailing enthusiasts will likely be forced to either enjoy or endure their parent’s passions so for happy and successful family cruising...

The world of sailing operates under a different code with its own rules, expressions and terminology. Familiarising yourself with some popular...

Running aground is a common situation for experienced and novice boaters alike, and so having an array of techniques on hand to safely re-float a...

Out on the open sea there are no road signs, few identifiable landmarks and even fewer helpful strangers on hand to point the way, instead a boater...

Bad weather is a common worry for those seafarers learning to sail but it needn’t be if you make adequate preparations and precautions. Avoid...

Towing a cumbersome and expensive vessel can seem very daunting to the uninitiated but adherence to some basic rules and little extra care will...

Understanding the complex patterns of weather and tides is one of the key seamanship skills and is essential for not getting caught out by unexpected...