Boating Guides
Expert advice on hiring, buying, and sailing UK waters. Written for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
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Hire GuideHow to Hire a Sailboat in the UK: A Complete Guide
Qualifications, costs, boat sizes and the best regions — everything you need before booking a sailboat charter in the UK.
7 min readsailboathire
Buying GuideBuying a Sailboat in the UK: What You Need to Know
Budget, surveys, sea trials, and documentation — a practical guide to every stage of buying your first sailboat in the UK.
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DestinationSailing the Solent: A Complete Guide for Visitors
Tides, marinas, anchorages, and safety essentials for sailing the Solent — the UK's most popular and most complex cruising ground.
6 min read
Hire GuideNarrowboat Hire: A Beginner's Guide to Canal Boating
No experience or licence required — but there is more to know than you'd think. Everything you need before your first narrowboat holiday.
6 min read