Boat Tips and Advice
- Boat Insurance
- Take out the appropriate cover for you and your equipment
- Boating terms
- Learn the key boating terms
- Buying a second-hand boat
- Help and advice for making your purchase
- Dogs
- Taking your four legged friend on board
- Etiquette and regulations
- Make yourself aware of the regulations before you start boating
- Financing your purchase
- How to finance your boat should be considered
- First aid
- Update your first aid skills before hitting the water
- Friends and family
- How can I keep a happy ship whilst travelling?
- Getting started
- Guide to the essential equipment needed to get you on the water
- Look out...
- Keep a look-out whilst in and out of the water
- Mooring
- What are your mooring options?
- Mooring and storage
- Mooring can prove expensive, consider your mooring options
- Protective equipment and clothing
- Be safe in the water and wear the correct clothing
- Purchasing
- Essential information for buying your houseboat
- Qualifications
- RYA Qualifications and how they can help you
- Safety during transit
- Make sure your journeys are safe and accident free
- Trailers and trolleys
- Do you need a trailer or trolley?
- What to do in an accident?
- Prepare yourself for all eventualities
- What will I need for my houseboat?
- Don't forget the essentials
- Which is the right boat for me?
- Big, small, value - let us help you find your dream boat