Get Started Boating

Purchasing a boat can be a source of immense pleasure and lead to endless hours of waterborne rewards. But an…

Practical, down-to-earth guidance for new sports cruiser owners on safer mooring, onboard checks, essential kit and everyday boating routines.

Day cruising can offer the best of boating, provided the skipper plans carefully, carries the right kit and keeps crew…

Paul Glatzel discusses various ways of getting started on the water … Powerboat & RIB magazine contains lots of beautiful…

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

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’,…