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…
Do you have time to own a boat?
Undoubtedly boat ownership offers that dream lifestyle, with the freedom to explore places and experience the beautiful natural world in ways you just can’t achieve without a boat. Cruising through beautiful harbours, meeting new people and just having a good…
The True Cost of Boat Ownership
If you have landed on this page it’s probably accurate to assume you love spending time on the water and are considering purchasing a boat. Given the investment you are contemplating, not to mention the time commitment you are making,…
What I’ve learned about the language of the sharing economy over the past decade
by Martin Gray, founder of boat share club Pure Latitude. A new age of connectivity is changing the way we communicate, the way we do business and the way we spend our leisure time. We seek out new experiences more…
Plan your boating in 2020 – a glossary of options
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…
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,…