VirCru Spotlight

Spotlight on VirCru

April 13, 2022
Who are VirCru? VirCru are a team of boating enthusiasts who recognised a common struggle amongst th...

The A-Z of Sailing Terms and Phrases

October 04, 2022
Whether you’re a beginner learning how to sail or if you’ve got some experience of boating, there’s ...
Spotlight in RNLI

Spotlight on the RNLI

June 07, 2023
The RNLI works tirelessly to keep people safe whilst out on the water and it’s this shared vision an...

Topics RNLI, Safety, Boating

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Nautical Phrases and Whatever Floats Your Boat Idioms

November 06, 2024
The language of the sea has long shaped the way we speak today. Many nautical terms have been adopte...
Your Guide to Dinghy Sailing Clothing for Racing

Your Guide to Dinghy Sailing Clothing for Racing

February 02, 2023
Dinghy racing can be a great experience, but not so much if you have no gear and no idea. So let's c...

Jack Graham Troll’s Top 10 Tips for Protecting Your Dinghy This Winter

February 15, 2022
If you’re resting your boat up for the winter, it’s easy to pack it away as you always do and forget...

How to Avoid Collisions in Dinghy Racing

February 15, 2022
It goes without saying, but sailing is not a contact sport, that’s why it’s important to ensure you’...
sailing dinghy

What’s the Best Beginner Dinghy?

February 15, 2022
After you’ve finished your training and gained all of your dinghy sailing skills, it’s time for the ...

Prepping Your Boat For the 2022 Season

February 15, 2022
There’s nothing worse than having something go wrong with your boat when you’re out at sea - cutting...
dinghy racing events

What are the Best Dinghy Sailing Events in 2023?

February 02, 2023
Racing is back and in full swing this year! So we wanted to highlight some of the top events you nee...