Hannah Cotterell

We asked the crew for some reading recommendations, this is what they came up with, enjoy their recommendations on or off the water.

Here are our picks of some of the best sailing blogs to read. We have picked a diverse selection that you may not have come across before, enjoy.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many of us are on lockdown. Whilst we’re confined to our sofas there has never been a better time to catch up on our favourite sailing movies!

Entering an unfamiliar marina at night, it’s something we’re all advised to avoid and rightly so as it can be dangerous. At some stage in your sailing career however you will find yourself needing to come into a new marina in the dark.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, it’s almost time to leave land behind and set off! Before you cast off your lines, there are a few essential things you need to do in order to ensure a smooth getaway and a safe and comfortable trip.

A Day Skipper qualification forms part of a series of courses sailors can undertake such as competent crew, coastal, yachtmaster, yachtmaster instructor and yachtmaster offshore.