BOATING

  Are you ready to take the plunge?   If you've read Aston yacht's PART ONE of their boat buying guide and do decide to do all the searching and purchasing work yourself, then there are a number

  You want to live the dream, you want to feel the wind in your hair, you want the freedom of being able to just go anywhere in the world (within reason), you crave excitement, you like a challeng

Winter’s over, so that means it’s time for some new season boating. But wait, there’s a few key things to check before getting out on the water! Check out our 10 essential checks for new season boati

Your first time boating whether as a crew member, charter customer or new owner can be slightly daunting with so much to get to grips with even before you cast off. So understanding how you and your

Think CO poisoning cant happen on your boat? Think again. Over the winter the RYA launched a video campaign to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on boats aimed at reducing incidents

Learning how to handle a vessel in challenging conditions is a core part of any powerboat or RIB driver’s progression. Yet keeping the boat as safe as possible when stopped in the water is critical.

Paul Smith has carved out a successful and fulfiling life on the water. Here he describes the day to day experience of living on a narrowboat, sharing the joys but also warning against idealising cana

Why do boat owners need to antifoul their boats? This is an essential part of seasonal boat maintenance that can help prolong the life of your boat. Antifouling paint is applied to the hull of a boat

Dinghy cruising is a fun and rewarding way to escape the hectic pace of modern life, so no wonder it’s growing in popularity says the RYA What do you think of when you hear the words ‘dinghy cruisin