The idea of owning your boat for any purpose; deep-sea fishing, leisurely days on the river or canal, appeals to most of us. In days gone by, it was a sign of success, an announcement to your friends and enemies that you had ‘made it!’ Nowadays it may not be the massive status symbol it used to be, but it is an attainable goal that will provide us with many years of fun.

Why buy a boat?

You may be an aspiring yachtsperson, maybe angling is your ‘angle’; or, and more usually, you like the idea of lazing about on a summers day.

Function and Form

Boats come in many shapes and sizes, a seventy-foot ocean-going speedboat looks impressive, but it would look stupid wedged between two narrow river banks. Similarly, you wouldn’t use a twelve foot dingy to sail around the Mediterranean Sea. Try to choose the type of boat according to your intended use.

Lessons

Nobody would jump into a car, or onto a motorbike and expect to drive accident free without being taught correctly, neither would you on a boat. You must acquire experience via a registered instructor, and you will enjoy the experience on a different level as a result.