Parkstone Bay Marina
This month we are visiting Parkstone Bay Marina, which is ideally positioned within the heart of Poole Harbour, one of the South Coast’s most renowned boating locations. Located at the…
Shootin’ the Breeze…
…with Callum Hughes who is in his third year of a Boatbuilding apprenticeship with Ancasta Yacht Services. AAS: Do you have a background in boating? CH: Not at all! I took…
Spotlight: Chipstead Sailing Club
Since 1953 Chipstead Sailing Club, near Sevenoaks, has provided a hub of friendly water based activity. This Kent club is a popular venue for sailing, paddleboarding, open water swimming, radio…
Sunsail’s 2026 Travel Trends
Blue health escapes, shorter holidays, last minute bookings and multi-generational travel are the top travel trends for 2026, according to Sunsail. It comes as recent research from Skyscanner finds that…
Winter moisture alert for boat owners: mattress expert reveals key warning signs
Mattress expert Myles Hardy, from Custom Size Beds, has issued a warning to anyone sleeping on board over the autumn and winter months. Myles has warned boat owners that colder temperatures,…
The methanol moment: how alternative fuels are redefining the future of yachting
As the marine industry faces growing pressure to decarbonise, methanol is emerging as a realistic, scalable solution, bridging today’s technology with tomorrow’s zero-carbon ambitions. From container ships to superyachts, the…
Hot Topic: How digital navigation is transforming boating
David Cusworth, Head of Partnership and Innovation at marine navigation company Savvy Navvy, considers ‘digital first’ navigation and how new technologies are making navigation more accessible, safer and intuitive than…
Deck Replacement
We speak to Paul Hardy at Ancasta Yacht Services about the alternative decking materials now available to boat owners considering an upgrade. The deck of a yacht helps define its…
First episode of Gone Fishing leads to increase in demand for some UK rivers
Following the launch of the new season of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, viewers have been inspired to explore one of the featured UK rivers. The first episode of season…
Southsea Marina
We are back on the South Coast at Premier Southsea Marina, which is perfectly positioned to access the Solent. Premier Southsea Marina is located opposite Hayling Island, at the tip…
