Get Started Boating

Alex Whittaker offers some simple practical advice to those new to powerboating. Buying and insuring your new boat and getting…

Not a lot of time? Alex Whittaker explores the advantages of day cruising… Always bear in mind that two boats are…

Whatever way you choose to do it, just make sure you get afloat. Kids love it, parents relax away from…

RYA’s powerboat trainer Paul Glatzel gives valuable advice on buying your first boat and getting on the water safely ……

Alex Whittaker examines some key decisions we must make when choosing a new boat to buy.

The truth is, a quick powerboat is very exhilarating on a fast coastal passage in winter. I adore being out…

‘Worn correctly, a personal flotation device could save your life.’ ‘The RYA recommends that you wear a life jacket or…

… with some regular checks and ongoing TLC, not only will you ensure a pleasurable time out on the water,…

The RYA’s one-day, stand-alone Start Motor Cruising Course is designed for potential crew who are complete novices. Cruising, even in…

The well-structured, thought-provoking course had taught me new skills and increased my awareness of the many challenges of survival at…

Bilge diving and sorting out some odd jobs – Alex Whittaker is living the dream … Once again, I am…

Being a marine surveyor can be a challenging, tough and uncompromising job at times. There is no fixed price for…

We take a look at the world of the dry stack HMS enters the luxurious world of the ‘dry stack’,…