Boat Courtesy Flag Etiquette & Regulations

Monday, 30th of January 2017

Sailing is steeped in tradition. Even though aspects of the activity have been heavily modernised, several actions are much as they were decades, even centuries ago. One of these is courtesy flag etiquette - the act of flying a foreign nation’s flag as your

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5 Places To Sail To in 2017

Tuesday, 20th of December 2016

What is it you love about sailing? Feeling the wind lapping against your hair? The salty ocean spray on your skin? The adventure of being away from normality? Or the proud moment when you arrive at your destination, or perhaps seeing wildlife you don’t find

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Nautical Themed Christmas Gift Ideas

Thursday, 10th of November 2016

It won't be long until we're dropping our anchor down for Christmas, how did that happen? With the darker evenings here to stay, and the Christmas adverts already popping up on our TV, it's about time that we started our Christmas shopping. Even if you're

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What's The Difference Between A Yacht and A Superyacht?

Tuesday, 11th of October 2016

For many, a yacht is the go-to post-lottery-win purchase, It’s always possible to dream a little bigger though, and in the case of top dollar ships, we’re surprised more people don’t imagine themselves behind the wheel of a “superyacht”. Also known

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How To Update An Admiralty Paper Chart

Tuesday, 27th of September 2016

Where do I begin?

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Celestial Navigation: The True Art of Sailing

Thursday, 25th of August 2016

They say there’s no school like the old school, and nowhere is that truer than celestial navigation. Even as newer technologies have streamlined sailing, this method of calculating one’s position and journey is still standard education for many yachtsman

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