The maintenance of a vessel’s hull is something many boat owners overlook. Yet, caring for a vessel’s hull and providing it with antifouling protection will benefit your vessel’s performance, economy, and investment. This is true for boats made of fiberglass, steel, or wood. The first things you need to know about the hull are organisms READ MORE
Understanding Marine Surveys: What Every Boat Buyer Should Know
Purchasing a boat can spark enthusiasm, be it your first dinghy purchase or a cruiser purchase. However, before parting with your hard-earned cash, there is a crucial step to prevent costly errors: a marine survey. The process is straightforward and guides you through everything you need to know to maximise value. What is a marine READ MORE
Vibrator Sensing: One of the Leading Innovations in Modern Fishing
A true angler cherishes the story of their greatest catch. It is placed at the top of their most cherished memories list and is remembered for years to come. Each story begins from roughly the same place – that itch of feeling the bite, which manifests as a gentle knock or tug all the way READ MORE
Choose Proper Equipment for Fishing with Bite Alarms That Change Modern Fishing Methods
Fishing involves a lot of patience and the right tools. It’s easy to see how regulars can become frustrated when reaching that anticipatory stage where something finally begins to bite our bait. The ideal approach to solving this fishing problem requires bite alarms. Every UK angler has noticed the substantial impact these smart devices have READ MORE
Staying on a Luxury Yacht for a Holiday
Everyone dreams of staying on a luxury yacht, don’t they? Waking up to the sound of the ocean, having breakfast looking out to sea, enjoying all the mod cons on board… However, sailing on a yacht can be a lot more work than you realise, and you will need to think about how much responsibility READ MORE
Is a Boat a Good Investment?
A boat is never going to be a cheap purchase. Whether you buy a small motorboat, a barge or a large yacht, it is never going to be cheap, to buy or to run. If you have a boat with power, you need to think about the additional costs of running it, and you will READ MORE
How to Create Less Pollution When Sailing
Pollution is an increasing problem, as we are all generating more waste and are polluting the earth more heavily. If you create pollution when on a boat, this can harm waterways and affect vegetation, ecosystems and marine life. Here are some simple ways to help save energy when sailing: If you use a petrol engine, READ MORE
Safety Checklist when Sailing a Canal Boat
Hiring, or even buying, a barge is a popular hobby in the UK, where there are lots of canals to explore. If you are a novice, here are some hints and tips to stay safe when sailing a canal boat: Stay out of the way of the boat when it is moving. A moving motorised READ MORE
Christmas Gifts for People with Boats
Sailing is more than just a hobby – often it is also a lifestyle. If you know a sailor and are looking for an appropriate Christmas present, the obvious answer if to buy something to do with their boat. This will be the quickest way to any sailor’s heart. Here are some present ideas: A READ MORE
How to Sail for a Living
Sailing is a great hobby and, for some lucky/ hardworking people, can also be made into a great career. If you are thinking about how to become a professional sailor, there are a number of options open to you. It depends on the type of boat you want to sail, how much money you want READ MORE