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Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Shows Why the Simple Family Weekender Still Works
The Merry Fisher 795 remains popular because its basic idea is still difficult to improve upon: give a family shelter, somewhere to sleep, somewhere to cook and easy access to …
Highfield Sport 900 Makes Room for the Whole Group Without Losing RIB Simplicity
The Sport 900 is Highfield's largest cruising RIB and its central lifestyle promise is straightforward: there is enough room to bring the wider group without the boat becoming a conventional …
Highfield ADV7 Makes Family Adventure the Main Design Brief
The ADV7 is designed around a very simple leisure-boating idea: families should be able to explore farther without giving up the comfort and practical features that make everyone want to …
Highfield Velox 660 Adds Jet-Boat Energy to the Family RIB Day
The Velox 660 mixes the confidence of a RIB with the playfulness of jet propulsion, making it particularly attractive for families who want an active rather than formal day afloat.
A Community River Clean-Up Needs Safe Roles for Volunteers Afloat
Picking up litter from a familiar waterway can help a boating club give something back, but a clean-up should be planned as carefully as a normal outing. A compact open …
A Small Aluminium Boat Makes a Wildlife Morning Easy to Share
An early morning on a quiet river can be an accessible family outing when the destination is simply a place to watch birds. A small aluminium boat such as Buster's …
An Easy Swimming Stop Needs More Planning than a Nice Beach
A short swim from a small family boat can become the part of a holiday everyone remembers. The best version of that outing begins with a suitable anchoring place, clear …
A Small Aluminium Runabout Can Turn a Picnic into a Family Boat Day
A picnic does not have to involve an overnight cruiser or a long drive. A compact aluminium boat such as Buster’s Mini Sport can make a familiar lake feel like …
One Bowrider Can Serve the Family Swim and Fishing Days
Chaparral’s 21 SSi Ski & Fish shows how adaptable seating, rod storage and a swim platform can serve two different family outings.
A First Family Sailing Course in a Hartley Wanderer
Hartley’s 4.27m Wanderer Trainer illustrates why space, simple reefing and an instructor can make a first family sailing course enjoyable.
A Family Lake Day aboard Hobie’s Four-Seat iTrek Fiesta
Hobie’s four-seat inflatable iTrek Fiesta offers a shared pedal-powered lake outing, with facing seats and individual drives.
WaveMakers Expands Sailing Opportunities to Portsmouth
The RYA is extending its WaveMakers talent programme to Portsmouth with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, helping young people from under-represented communities access sailing.
Renfrew Sea Scouts Leader Recognised for Years Afloat
RYA Scotland has recognised Sea Scouts leader David Ross for his longstanding contribution to outdoor activity, helping young people develop confidence and skills on the water.
OnBoard Clubs Encouraged to Add Swim Safe Water Skills
The RYA has highlighted Swim Safe as a way for OnBoard clubs to improve young people’s confidence and basic water knowledge alongside their sailing and watersports activities.
Chipstead Sailing Club Uses Dinghies to Build Life Skills
Chipstead Sailing Club in Kent has been recognised for junior programmes involving about 100 active young members, using sailing to build confidence and practical skills.
Bala OnBoard Festival Brings 70 Young Sailors Together
Welsh Sailing’s OnBoard Festival at Lake Bala welcomed around 70 young participants for dinghy racing and games, with training, junior and general fleets accommodating different abilities.
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