How to Use a Sextant for Navigation
Despite the widespread use of GPS and electronic charting systems, the nautical sextant remains one of the most respected and reliable navigation instruments created. For centuries, sailors crossed...
Your Guide To Inflatable Boat Pumps and Valves
If you own an inflatable boat, kayak, tender or RIB, understanding the basics of boat inflation can make a huge difference to performance and safety on the water. Whether you are preparing a compac...
What is a Low Pressure System?
When weather forecasters talk about storms rolling across the Atlantic or heavy rain sweeping through the UK, they are often referring to a low pressure system. Low pressure systems are among the m...
How to Attach and Set Up an Outboard on an Inflatable Boat
Setting up a boat with outboard propulsion is one of the most practical and rewarding ways to get on the water. Inflatable boats, in particular, offer a versatile and lightweight craft suitable for...
The Complete Life Jacket Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One
When it comes to spending time on the water, whether for leisure or adventure, safety should always come first. One of the most important pieces of equipment you can invest in is a reliable life ja...
Different Types of Anchors - Pros and Cons
Anchoring is one of the most fundamental skills in boating, yet it’s often misunderstood or oversimplified. As a boat owner, choosing the perfect anchor type can be the difference between a peacefu...
Inflatable Boat Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Right Dinghy for You
Inflatable boats have become one of the most versatile and accessible ways to get out on the water, whether you're heading out for a day of fishing, exploring the local coastline, or simply looking...
How Much Does It Cost to Antifoul a Boat?
Few things slow a boat down faster than a season’s worth of slime, barnacles and stubborn marine hitchhikers. One haul-out can reveal a hull so furry it looks like it belongs in a wildlife document...
The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Inflatable Boat Over Winter
As autumn transitions to winter across the UK, boat owners face the crucial task of preparing vessels for the harsh, cold months ahead. For owners of inflatable boats, whether Honwave, Seago, Talam...
What Is a Chandlery? A Modern Boater’s Guide (with a Nod to the Past)
Walk into a marina and you’ll see the sign everywhere: “Chandlery”. But what exactly is a chandlery, and why is it still so important to boaters in the age of next-day delivery and GPS navigation? ...
What Is a RIB? Your Complete Guide
If you’ve spent any time around the water, you’ve probably noticed RIBs everywhere, zipping across harbours, acting as yacht tenders, even serving as rescue boats for emergency teams. They’re fast,...
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