Whether you love a spot of fishing, a gentle ride up the river with friends or a long trip on a whopper of a canal boat, we have a few points on safety you might want to hear about. Safety is one of the most important things you need to consider when you’re buying a […]
Ever been to the Bedford River Festival?
The Bedford River Festival is an event that takes place every two years, and it’s probably Bedfordshire’s claim to fame after John Bunyon! The town is renowned for having a beautiful river running through it called The Ouse, and for two days in July it get’s extremely lively! The embankment and parks are filled with […]
Why you Should Consider Sailing
If you’re already a boat enthusiast or are considering taking up the hobby, learning to sail is just one extra step, but it can have a big impact on how you feel about boating and your experiences in it. Sailing, like other types of boating, can be a great way to experience the outdoors; to […]
There’s money to be made on the river
The boating lifestyle is one that’s often labelled ‘relaxing’, ‘peaceful’ and ‘for the elderly’. On the face of it that may be true, but there are plenty of opportunities to be had on rivers. During the summer months, it’s normal for people to head to the river for a picnic or a spot of relaxation, […]
Lifejackets – Your Safety in Their Hands!
Lifejackets are a key safety feature when sailing on the sea. They differ from buoyancy jackets in a number of ways perhaps the most important being that they keep the wearers head out of the water provided the crutch strap has been secured. Important if the victim has been knocked out. Lifejackets have a number […]