Navigation 

To the untrained eye, navigation can appear a devilishly complicated business, but there are few greater pleasures afloat than safely navigating your boat to a safe haven, using skills that are centuries old. Here are a few tips... 

Chart plotter - friend or foe?

It was once said that, ‘the art of navigation is knowing where you are not’.

Up the River Tamar

Rich in beauty and history this river offers the curious mariner some of the finest scenery in the West Country.

The chart plotter

Electronic navigation must work hand in glove with traditional navigation techniques.

Pilotage

Being one step ahead of the game is key to effective pilotage.

Up the River Lynher

The RYA Guide to the River Lynher or St Germans River shows you secluded anchorages and a tranquil finishing point at St Germans Quay

Up the River Medina

The RYA Guide to the River Medina shows that past the hustle and bustle of Cowes, the upper reaches of the Medina River have a lot to offer.

Night cruising

What was a simple journey arriving takes on a whole new tone when you are ready to go home. The sun has gone down and the landscape looks very different. What to do.

Up the River Dart

The RYA Guide to the River Dart reveals the delights of the river with pilotage notes and useful information.

Top Tips: Tides

Any sailor who has explored the British coast will be well aware of the massive power of our tides. Indeed, Avonmouth has the second highest tidal range in the world with a rise of 15m. With this in mind, it's vital to fully understand and interpret tide tables and, even for the most seasoned mariner a quick pre-season refresher is handy.

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