Member Stories – Mark Pritchard
Mark Pritchard Family man, business mentor, and sailor. Mark works with businesses and organisations in a chairman and mentoring capacity to help them grow and evolve. He has been an RNLI Lifeboats Council member since 2013. We sit down with…
The True Cost of Boat Ownership
In this article we’ll look at capital costs, depreciation, mooring, insurance, maintenance, disposal and more. By examining these areas in more detail, you will be able to determine the true running costs of any boat you are considering purchasing. …
Skippering is a journey, not a destination
We‘ve been thinking about the different stages of learning new boating skills and techniques, because improving your skills on the water never stops. How do you plan to continue your journey as a skipper? Learning doesn’t end in the classroom,…
The ultimate comparison guide to ownership, charter and boat share
When it comes to getting out on the water, whether you want to set sail or power up the engine, it can be hard to understand all the options and come up with something that suits your experience level, your…
Boating detox: A trip to Sark
Arriving by inflatable dinghy at the stone steps of a wild and remote bay on the island of Sark was the defining moment of the trip for me. The adventure had really begun now and Sark was, well, magical. …
The most important reason we sail – A trip to Mupe Bay
It’s fair to say that Vince Salva has caught the boating bug. Whenever he can, he escapes the city to Hamble on the South coast and heads out to sea. He takes a kit bag and enough supplies to last…