Ahoy, fellow sea wanderers! If the smell of salt in the air, the rhythmic slap of waves against the hull, and the endless horizon call to your soul, you’ve found the right place. The Salty Sea Blog is a place for musings on sailing—whether it’s the thrill of a stiff breeze filling the sails, the quiet magic of a sunrise at anchor, or the camaraderie found in harbours worldwide.
From salty old sea dogs to fresh-faced deckhands, this blog is for anyone who finds peace, adventure, and a bit of mischief on the water. So hoist the main, set your course, and let’s sail into the stories, lessons, and musings that make life on the sea so irresistible.
Fair winds and following seas! ⛵
A practical, UK guide to reading the Shipping Forecast, Inshore Waters and apps—then turning mixed data into a clear “go/no-go” weather window you can trust. Includes a quick routine and common pitfalls.
Digital-first doesn’t ditch paper—it prioritises the tools skippers actually use. Learn how to set up your plotter/app (safety depth, XTE, AIS), cross-check on paper, and make calmer decisions afloat.
#RYA #SailingUK #Navigation #Chartplotter #AIS
How the 2025–26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race—starting in Portsmouth—shows sailing’s future: global crews, growing female leadership, modular training, and practical lessons UK clubs can use now.
Plot the tide, not your luck. Master heights, streams and timing so your next entrance feels easy.
#Tides #Seamanship #SailingUK #RYA
Chart out your learning like you chart a passage. Our guide compares RYA theory online vs classroom—and shows how to lock in two weeknights + one weekend study slot so you actually finish. Kettle on, plotter out.
What’s actually in Day Skipper Theory? Charts, tides, COLREGs, weather, APEM—and how it all clicks together. Plain-English walkthrough + ready-to-use downloads.
Fastnet ’79 changed sailing. A sudden August storm, five yachts lost, lives cut short—and safety rules rewritten. We’ve pulled the lessons skippers still use today: heavy-weather choices, DSC/MAYDAY drills, horizontal recoveries, and practical prep you can do this week.
Red to port, green to starboard—and what about cardinals, junctions and sector lights? This plain-English UK guide to IALA Region A turns theory into calm, tidy pilotage, with quick-reference downloads for lights and sound signals.
New to sailing and unsure where to start? This plain-English guide maps the UK pathway from first steps to RYA Day Skipper—when to choose Sailing Essentials or ENS, why Day Skipper Theory matters, and when to add your VHF/SRC. Clear actions, handy downloads, and enrolment links inside
When you’re out on the water, your VHF radio isn’t just a piece of kit—it’s your most important safety lifeline. It connects you to other vessels, shore stations, and, most critically, to emergency services when things go wrong. But using one isn’t a free-for-all. To keep the airwaves clear and ensure everyone can communicate effectively,…
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
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