BOATING

Thinking about registering a boat in the UK for 2022? While not compulsory for all pleasure craft, boats entering international waters or with a marine mortgage need to be registered by law

A boat with WiFi can use meteorological websites even when you are in the middle of the ocean. We will tell you everything you need to know about the internet for boats in this article.

Learning to sail can be a serious challenge. This guide will help you take your first sailing steps. We'll look at the best sailboats for beginners and features to look out for.

Whether you've just taken up yachting or simply enjoy the view from a chartered catamaran, you’ll need to recognise nautical terms. Even basic parts like “port side” and “starboard side” can put a lot of first-time sailors on the wrong foot.

If you're wondering what type of boat to buy, the number of different boats can be overwhelming, but they roughly fit into one of three types. Let’s dive straight in with our guide to the types of boats you’ll find and how to categorise them.

What is the point of knowing so much specialized boat terminology as an inexperienced boater? Because boats don’t have a front and back, instead they use a bow and stern.

It’s much easier to get excited about buying a boat than securing cost-effective boat finance. But whether you’re commissioning a new boat through a dealer, or buying a used boat through a private vendor, chances are you’re going to need a boat loan.

It’s easy to imagine that a boat auction involves a succession of unloved wrecks that have spent years on estuary banks, going slowly green and waiting for someone to take pity.

While many people think boat restoration, interior refurbishment and practical yachting upgrades require specialist knowledge, the most rewarding updates are often very simple and inexpensive.