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Updated for 2026: Whether you are brand new to boating or planning serious coastal adventures. Learn, plan, and explore with confidence, from casual day trips to offshore passages, using reliable, up-to-date information designed for real mariners.

Updated for 2026: Any captured image from this website is not an official chart and must never be used for navigation or safety.

Updated for 2026: Designed specifically for small craft navigation, Imray Charts offer clarity, practicality, and durability. Recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and trusted worldwide, Imray charts and publications remain an essential foundation for safe, enjoyable cruising worldwide use today.

Updated for 2026: This article explains how traditional stuffing boxes work and how modern packing materials can improve performance.

Updated for 2026: A quick update on the Raster vs Vector chart debate.

Updated for 2026: Do you carry out a quick, step-by-step check of your sailboat’s diesel engine before starting? Following these three simple steps can help extend the life of your engine and keep it running reliably for years to come.

Updated for 2026: Information about the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm to help you passage plan in this area.

Updated for 2026: Admiralty Tough Charts were a favourite among boaters who needed charts that could survive tough, wet conditions. Although no longer produced, they remain fondly remembered and are still valued by boaters who manage to find copies in circulation today.

Updated for 2025: Learn to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and understand the urgent steps to take. Quick recognition and immediate action can save lives.

Updated for 2025: Planning a UK sailing trip? Follow HMRC & Border Force rules on customs, immigration, and reporting for pleasure craft arrivals & departures.

This website uses a variety of photos and images. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to use them.

Learning to sail can bring you a sense of personal achievement and fulfilment while opening up a whole new social life, often leading to lifelong friendships.

Updated: This guide applies to any onboard setup where an AIS receiver connects via WiFi to tablets, phones, or marine plotters.