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…
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…
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,…
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. …
What I’ve learnt 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…