Boaters are better lovers

 A national survey finds boat owners report higher levels of satisfaction in marriage and romance than non-boaters. Boaters are better lovers - read more

RYA guidance on kitesurfers

 More and more boaters may come across kitesurfers and it is important to understand their unique characteristics with regards to speed, tack and manoeuvrability. RYA guidance on kitesurfers - read more

History of the handicap rating system

 It is the spirit and intent of a handicap rating system to promote the racing of sailboats of various designs on a fair and equitable basis. History of the handicap rating system - read more

Swell-safe fendering

 It is not always possible to get into a box in every marina. Especially harbours with a strong swell at the mole can be heavy to handle. Swell-safe fendering - read more

Deteriorating Lifelines

 Yachtsmen are urged to check the condition of rope lanyards used to take up the slack at the ends of wire lifelines (guardrails) rigged around the deck. Deteriorating Lifelines - read more

Mirabella V - the largest sailing sloop ever

 Imagine the exhilaration of a voyage aboard a luxury sailing yacht with a single mast towering almost 300 feet into the sky - the largest sailing sloop ever will be launched in November 2003.  Mirabella V - the largest sailing sloop ever - read more

Explore the mystery of batteries!

 No piece of equipment causes more heartache or bafflement than the battery - perhaps we can unravel some of its mysteries here, so have a close look into the black box with us! Explore the mystery of batteries! - read more