sailing

Sailing: Where to start

If you’re thinking about getting into sailing, you might be wondering where to begin. As a complete beginner, it might seem like there’s a lot to consider, from getting the right qualifications to the type of sailing in which you want to take part via researching suitable boat insurance , should you wish to eventually buy your own.

Our guide will focus on the key aspects to consider...

Sailing Scotland The Paps of Jura holiday travel.

Scotland is Brits top choice for sailing holidays

Research by Borrow A Boat finds Scotland the destination most Brits want to go on a sailing holiday in the UK
  • Scotland and the Scottish Isles voted the region most Brits want to go sailing or boating in the UK.
  • 21% of 2,000 respondents voted for Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
  • Visit Scotland is celebrating ‘Year of Coasts and Waters 2020-21.’

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Bavaria 48 boat charter travel

First of its kind sustainable boating guide unveiled

Borrow A Boat and World Sailing Trust launch guide for charterers

Leading boat hire and yacht charter platform, Borrow A Boat , has joined forces with the World Sailing Trust to launch a Sustainable Boating Guide for Charterers . The Sustainable Boating Guide is the first of its kind and features advice on pollutants (both liquid and solid), physical damage caused by anchoring, the impact to...

Cruise longer sailings travel

Are UK cruisers seeking more time at sea for their holidays?

UK cruisers seek more holiday time at sea as bookings for longer sailings surpass 2019 levels

Bookings for longer cruises, totalling at least 21 nights at sea, are outstripping pre-pandemic travel levels for UK guests.

Cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has seen demand for extended sailings increase by 10% this year compared to 2019. Voyages of three weeks and over travel to destinations...