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Boat sales booming as a result of Covid-19 – but will it continue?
Boat sales booming as a result of Covid-19 - but will it continue? Everybody wants to be on the water! That is one thing that was clear during the Covid-19 Pandemic. But what effect has that had on the yachting industry, and is it going to continue? Sales of...
Killer whale attacks reported
Killer whale attacks off Spanish and Portuguese coast There have been numerous reports of killer whales damaging yachts off the coast of Portugal and Spain in recent months. News reports dating back as early as July 2020 have recorded an increase in attacks with...
How to shop around for the best Yacht Insurance
Our guide to making yacht insurance easy When it comes to finding your first insurance policy for your new yacht, or for that matter at any subsequent insurance renewal, you’ll probably think how you can reduce your premium and still get the same level of cover from...
The right antifouling – what you need to know
Have you ever looked at the bottom of your boat and wondered if you have the correct underwater coating? A recent poll suggested 72 percent of boat owners do not know the best antifoul or underwater coatings for their boats, and have either purchased the cheapest...
RYA Sets out Safety Recommendations following tragic RIB accident
The MAIB has issued an interim report on the investigation of the collision between the high-speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy, which tragically resulted in one fatality in Southampton Waters in August 2020. Initial accident findings Seadogz collided...
Top 7 destinations in the Solent for Yacht Owners
With UK Lockdown restrictions easing, we look at the top Solent destinations for you and your yacht this summer. Newtown Creek, Isle of Wight. This river inlet is an absolute gem for small yacht and motor boat owners alike. The quiet backwater is part of the national...
UK Yachts left in turmoil following new Visa Rules
It’s no surprise that EU and UK relations are constantly being tested, however the impact of specific agreements has not hit as close to home as the new rules surrounding visa’s for visiting yachtsmen and yachtswomen. In stark contrast to most other rules agreed...
Celebrating Earth Day as ‘The Ocean Race’ leads the way in marine conservation
Last month the world has celebrated Earth Day, marking the anniversary of the environmental movement started in 1970, to demonstrate support for conservation and increase awareness of environmental problems. The outbreak of COVID-19 has drastically changed the way of...
CompareYachtInsurance.com announces further continued growth
In a time where uncertainty is overwhelming our society, Yacht Insurance market leaders CompareYachtInsurance.com have further enhanced their offering to simplify the purchasing of yacht insurance to their clients by increasing the markets they have access to. We sit...
How to document your Yacht ownership
“Keep your receipts and invoices” is a phrase said all too often about any car, house or yacht, with the intention being bigger than what actually happens. Going back to the focus of our yachting enthusiastic readers, we mean that everyone who owns a yacht has the...
Aston Lark and MS Amlin agree acquisition of marine pleasure craft book
Insurance Business UK have reported this week that the Chartered Insurance broker Aston Lark has announced a swoop for MS Amlin’s £10 million GWP marine pleasure craft book of business – the deal is set to be formally completed in January with terms having been...
Q&A: Yacht Insurance explained and how to reduce your premiums
Bryan Davies, Founder of CompareYachtInsurance.com, has taken some time out to answer the basic questions surrounding yacht insurance. Here's his two-cents on what some industry jargon means, and later on how best to understand it and use it to your advantage of...
A helpful insight into yacht and boat insurance
We know that there is far too much choice on the market when it comes to ensuring something as special as your yacht - after all; every yacht is different. Derri Dunn from GoCompare has a thorough insight into what to look out for. Boat insurance is likely to be...
Have you suffered a lightning strike?
What don't you want when there is a lightning storm approaching? Correct! A tall conducting mast towering above every other large feature in your nearby surroundings. The reality is, there is often nothing that you can do about this, as thunderstorms roll in quicker...
Storm damage and how you can stay prepared
We all know and understand the power of mother nature. She can offer bliss sailing and cruising conditions as a reward, and then as punishment she can construct the most brutal of storms. Thankfully with todays technology, we are able to forecast storms fairly...
The less travelled waters and untouched cruising grounds within reach.
It’s the 21st century and yachts with large range capabilities are about as common as electric cars in big cities. Not only do both these 'vehicles' share in common an environment friendly approach to travel, they also emit a true sense of championing “out with the...
How can you reduce your yacht’s overheads during Covid-19?
The world is going through unprecedented times, with little clarity of what the next 6 months has in store for our economies. Everyone is hesitant to leaving the house, let alone using their yachts as bans on yachting sweep across the globe. The one thing that adds...
Brexit and the implications on Yacht Owners
With the recent developments in the United Kingdom leaving the European Union having delivered more certainty that the Boris Johnson lead Conservative Government will execute the final requirements of article 50, we are left with a newly formed minefield of what to...
Don’t focus on category strength: how to really assess a hurricane’s destructive force
We are happy to share with you some insights from insurance industry experts on what outlaying factors need to be taken into consideration when predicting windstorm destruction. The windstorm season in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean is now in full swing, albeit we...
2019 Round The Island Race Photos
Round The Island Race 2019 - Gallery We are happy to publish the photos from our photographer during the 2019 Round The Island Race. Please feel free to share these photos with your friends and family on social media. If you'd like to have any of the photos in...
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