General Boating

Heading to the Lake District this summer? We recommend you head over to Windermere Jetty to experience a brand new boating museum.    Windermere Jetty, the Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories opened by Prince Charles in April, is already capturing the hearts of its audiences. Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the exhibitions capture to magic of the industry and engineering against the backdrop of one of England’s most picturesque locations.  ...

The RYA are set to return to this year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker International, from 07-09 June 2019. The free to attend, south coast boat show, promises a weekend of family fun and everything boating.          Experts from the RYA will be on hand throughout the weekend with all the information you need to get out on-the-water this summer. So whether you’re looking for ‘Try Sailing’ opportunities, training co...

Are you struggling for gift ideas for that special sailor in your life? Don’t worry, inspiration is at hand! Boaters, yachties, windsurfers and fishermen will love this shipshape collection of products - from the fun to the practical, and across a range of prices. We think these will deliver plenty of joy to boating families on Christmas morning.   Click your price range below, or view all products by scrolling down:   Under £20   Under £5...

Premier Marinas are giving you the chance to win some great prizes as they host a summer competition through Facebook, with prizes including bottles of gin and Park & Ride tickets to the Southampton Boat Show 2017 with complimentary entry!   There are some very simple steps you have to follow, to be within a chance of winning. Those wishing to win are asked to join Premier Marinas’ Facebook group ‘Show Us Your Favourite Place to Anchor Out’ and share images of ...

David’s Vee Express Motor Cruiser before Storm Doris   When Storm Doris struck in February 2017, the results right across the country were devastating, leading even the Duchess of Cornwall to take to Twitter to warn people about the weather! Winds of up to 94mph, flurries of snow and thunderous bouts of rain tore across the UK, causing power outages, injuries and untold damage to houses, cars, and especially boats. Specialist boat insurers Insure4Boats had one customer who...

Could you ditch the rat-race and live life at a leisurely 4mph on the inland waterways? Narrowboats can be fitted out as colourful, cosy homes, brimming with charm, and with an ever changing view out of your bedroom window. The lifestyle is certainly refreshingly different - if you know what you’re doing that is. Here at BoatsandOutboards.co.uk we’ve seen the amount of people searching our ‘Canal boats for Sale’ section quadruple within the last year. &ldqu...