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UK Boat Towing Regulations
Sep 2024
Philippa Glassbrook
UK Boat Towing Regulations
Depending on their weight and beam it’s possible to tow boats of up to around 30ft length and three tonnes displacement with your own vehicle. However, even with a lightweight dinghy it’s easy to fall foul of the law. Here’s a run down of the most important points for those towing a boat in the [...]
Falmouth Tall Ships 2023
Aug 2023
Philippa Glassbrook
Falmouth Tall Ships 2023
Event Dates: 15th Aug 2023 - 18th Aug 2023 The tall ships are back in Falmouth! Falmouth will once again host the start of the prestigious Tall Ships Race, Magellan Elcano and as the official start host port for the Race will welcome beautiful tall ships from around the world to arrive for four days of festivities [...]
Pilot Boats: A Navigational Art From
Jul 2023
Philippa Glassbrook
Pilot Boats: A Navigational Art From
A pilot boat is a type of boat used to transport maritime pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships that they are piloting with specialist navigational knowledge of the local waters. Pilot boats were once sailing boats that had to be fast because the first pilot to reach the incoming ship got the business. Today, pilot boats [...]
Adrenaline & Speed: The World of Offshore Powerboat Racing
May 2023
Philippa Glassbrook
Adrenaline & Speed: The World of Offshore Powerboat Racing
Powerboat Racers come from all walks of life and there are a variety of different classes throughout the sport, with varying levels of involvement and budgets to suit. However, the one thing that unites them all is the passion they have for the adrenaline fuelled sport. The sport of Powerboat Racing is split into three [...]