On the Water
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On the Water / EntertainmentSlip and Stay: A guide to the best boating holiday destinations for trailer sailors.
Aug 13, 2025Our pick of some of the best dinghy sailing destinations, with slipways, camping, and other accommodation - perfect for a family holiday with the boat. …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesMarina/Anchorage: Eastbourne Marina / Sovereign Harbour
Jul 14, 2025Sovereign Harbour is the Premier Marina in Eastbourne, offering plenty of shelter for voyagers travelling between Brighton and Hastings. But what’s Eastbourne really like for visiting vessels? Pippa Shaw shares her experiences. …Read More
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On the WaterMarina/Anchorage: Royal Quays
Jun 19, 2025Royal Quays Marina in North Shields won the Yacht Harbour Association “Marina of the Year” in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, but what’s it really like? Full-time liveaboard and writer Pippa Shaw shares her experiences. …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesHow to Look After and Repair Your Boat Deck: The Ultimate Guide
May 19, 2025From keeping your teak deck looking its best to repairing fiberglass leaks and soft spots, our comprehensive guide to boat deck repair will keep you high and dry. …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesRIB buying guide
Apr 30, 2025With such a wholesale change in leisure RIBs over the last decade, picking the right one can be a challenge. But don’t worry, our expert team at boats.com has everything you need to know when buying a RIB. …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesMarina/Anchorage: Cardiff Marina
Apr 29, 2025Massive tides, strong currents, commercial shipping, and a love of rugby… But what’s it really like to visit Cardiff Marina by boat? Pippa Shaw shares her experience. …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesFour boating knots you need to know
Apr 29, 2025Plenty of salty sea dogs insist that tying knots is a mystical art on par with levitation. But it isn’t. These four practical boat knots will let you tie up your boat, impress your friends, and secure almost anything. Super-strong and easy to learn: these knots won’t let you down. …Read More
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On the Water / FishingFishing boats: a buyer's guide to hull shapes
Mar 10, 2025Whether commercial or pleasure, finding the best fishing boat will always be a trade-off between speed and stability. But how does hull shape influence performance? …Read More
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On the Water / ResourcesMarina/Anchorage: Portishead Marina
Mar 5, 2025A Boatfolk Marina located on the Bristol Channel, Portishead feels like it’s been designed by boaters. Pippa Shaw shares her review of Portishead Marina as she sails around the UK. …Read More
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On the Water / Resources14 of the best UK sailing clubs
Mar 3, 2025Yacht club or sailing club? Inland or coastal? Big or small? We run through the main types of club in the UK, which are as varied as the sailors who frequent them. …Read More
