There are 7 distinctive types of Sailboats, which are highlighted below. Sloop: A Sloop has 1 mast and 2 sails. The Sloop ring is the most popular rig for small to medium sailing boats. Catboat: A Catboat has 1 mast and 1 sail. Since a Catboat only has 1 sail, it’s a perfect choice for sailing with children or if you are shorthanded. Sunfish: A Sunfish has 1 mast lateen sail. This type of boat is popular because it’s portable…
Keeping a boat teak decking clean and maintained can be a difficult task. Still, it is undoubtedly one that should be done regularly, not only to ensure it stays looking great but to ensure that the non-slip properties of a teak deck remains just that, non-slip. Here are our top 2 tips on how to ensure your teak deck remains shipshape. Don’t scrub the deck Traditionally, sailors were told to ‘scrub the deck’, but this is not true with a…
New boat owners are likely to be unsure on the frequency of servicing their boat and there really isn’t an easy answer to this question. All boats are different and maintenance can depend on many things such as the age of the boat, how well taken care of it is/has been and how frequently it is used. The best time to have a boat serviced is at the beginning of a season, after it has been put away during the…
In the UK one fifth of canal boat hirers are new to canal boating, as you do not need to be an expert of the waterways to hire a narrowboat. If this is something that you have considered, here are a few tips to help your boating trip go a bit smoother. 1. When meeting other boats on the canal, stick to the right. The canal systems work the opposite of how we drive on the roads. 2. It is…
Now that you are a boat owner, you need to take care of your boat so that your boat takes care of you. Owning a boat is not cheap so you need to do what you can to prolong its life and enhance your boating journey experience. Here are a few things you should be doing or checking periodically: • Wash your boat regularly- it is best to do this after every use, using fresh water, a long-handled brush and…