Venice Inclusive Sailing Event Gets Around 70 Participants Afloat
The Venice stage of Navigare Insieme put around 70 people with disabilities on the water in Hansa 303 boats over three days of inclusive sailing.
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Sold-Out Women on Water Day Mixes Sailing, SUP and Canoeing
Donaghadee Sailing Club’s sold-out Women on Water Adventure Day let participants rotate between dinghy sailing, paddleboarding and canoeing.
Cramond Women’s Race Sets Participation Record With Seven Dinghies
Cramond Boat Club linked a new Women on the Water coaching programme with a record turnout for its annual women’s dinghy race day.
Musto Uses iQFOiL Worlds to Develop Foiling Wetsuit Kit
Musto’s iQFOiL partnership shows how elite foiling is influencing the wetsuits and technical clothing used for fast, highly mobile watersports.
Boat-and-Camp Weekends: Keeping the Setup Simple
A small boat and a simple campsite can create an inexpensive weekend adventure when wet gear, food, sleeping equipment and launching are organised separately.
Five Ways to Make a Short Boat Trip Feel Like a Full Day Out
You do not need a long passage to have a satisfying day afloat; a short route can feel complete when the experience includes stops, food, swimming and time ashore.
What to Wear on a Small Boat: Layering, Footwear and Sun Protection
Small-boat clothing should handle sun, spray, wind and temperature changes without restricting movement or filling limited storage with unnecessary gear.
Why Time on the Water Feels Different: The Case for Slow Boating
Paddling, sailing and gentle cruising can make a short trip feel like a genuine break because attention shifts from speed and schedules to weather, movement and place.
Taking a Dog Boating: A Practical Day-Afloat Checklist
Dogs can become enthusiastic boating companions when boarding, footing, shade, water, flotation and shore breaks are planned around the animal from the start.
The Perfect Small-Boat Picnic: What to Pack and What to Leave Ashore
The best boat picnic is compact, easy to serve and easy to clean up, leaving the cockpit clear and everyone free to enjoy the anchorage rather than manage clutter.
How to Build a Great Coastal Day Trip Around a Small Boat
A good coastal day trip is less about covering miles and more about choosing a realistic route with safe stops, generous margins and time to enjoy the destination.
Wakesurfing, Waterskiing or Wakeboarding: Which Suits Your Boat?
Tow sports may look similar from the shore, but wakesurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding ask very different things from the boat, rider and crew.
Canoe or Kayak? Choosing the Right Craft for Slow-Water Adventures
Canoes and kayaks can explore many of the same waters, but their seating, carrying capacity, handling and weather protection create very different experiences.
Why Dinghy Sailing Is Still One of the Best Ways to Get Afloat
Dinghy sailing keeps the experience close to the wind and water, with simple boats that can teach skills, race hard or provide an easy afternoon afloat.
A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing From a Small Boat
Fishing from a small boat works best when the deck is uncluttered, the tackle is simple and the skipper gives as much attention to boat handling as fishing.
Weekend Boating Without a Cabin: Making a Day Boat Work Harder
A cabin is not essential for a boating weekend when accommodation, luggage, charging and weather alternatives are planned around a capable day boat.
How to Plan a Relaxed Family Day on a Small Boat
The best family boating days are usually simple, flexible and built around comfort, short passages and plenty of time to stop, swim, eat and explore.
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