Do you know someone with a passion for boating, and you’re struggling with what to get them this Christmas? Choosing Christmas presents can sometimes be quite a challenge which is why we want to make your life that little bit easier. At Offshore Supply, we are experts in marine products in the UK, and so we have many ideas for the perfect Christmas gift for the boaters in your life. From kids and teenagers with
Maintaining your boat regularly and completing safety checks is essential to the well-being of your vessel and the passengers onboard. In this blog, we have compiled a list of necessary checks to make to your boat before setting sail. These will cover everything from safety equipment to essential boat cleanliness tips. Safety Equipment Before heading out onto the water, you should ensure you have the appropriate health and safety essentials. Writing yourself a checklist can
Below Deck is an American reality television show set aboard several superyachts during charter season. It follows both the staff’s personal and work lives aboard the ship and gives us an insight into the charter industry – something outsiders haven’t seen much of before. It began in 2013 and, due to its success, has since had two spinoff shows: Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Sailing Yacht – which both have an almost identical premise.
It might be September, but the summer fun isn’t over yet. In fact, in the boating world, the excitement has only just begun. There are boat and yachting shows taking place worldwide in the coming months, and here at Offshore Supply, we’re going to break down some of our favourites and the reasons you should consider attending. Yachting shows are some of the most anticipated events in the boating calendar. They’re glamorous, luxurious, and fun
Hello and welcome to our new blog here on the Offshore Supply website! Now we have the blog up and running we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and inform you about what we do! If you are a newcomer we will introduce you to our services and products, if you are an established customer, hello and welcome back! At Offshore Supply we are proud to be one of the industry leaders
Most navies are impressive in their own ways, but in this article, we are going to focus on some of the most imposing ships from navies around the world. We can only begin to imagine the industrial-scale operations involved in the simplest duties on these behemoths – even basic cleaning must take a while to complete on some of these ships. HMS Queen Elizabeth Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of
You’re an avid eco-warrior, but you’re worried that your current boat cleaning practices are causing harm to the Earth – have no fear, because we’re going to demonstrate which marine cleaning products are the best for friends of the Earth to use, as well as how often you should consider cleaning your boat. Toxicity and Biodegradation These are the two main factors that you will want to be considering, when choosing a cleaner; however, biodegradation
Seals, penguins, fish and birds are all suffering from the twelve million tonnes of plastic waste that are dumped into the oceans each year; what’s worse is that while most of us are aware of these problems, we continue to do it. As ship chandlers, we want to educate people about the issue and give advice on how individuals can reduce their own plastic consumption. Let’s protect our beautiful yachting and boating experiences by cleaning
It’s that time of year again: jingle bells are ringing, Frosty’s wrapping up warm and Santa’s got his sack of presents at the ready. Christmas can be celebrated anywhere, and that includes on a boat. You might need to make adequate preparations for this holiday season’s boat decorations and we’re here to provide you with the tips you need to make your boat jolly this Christmas. Invest in Boat Cabin Supplies Christmas lights are a
Defining your sea-faring vessels can be a tricky job, and it can lead to arguments if you’re not careful. For example, you would never want to insult a fellow sailor by implying that their yacht was a boat, but sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. This article will help you to distinguish between different types of vessels so that you’ll be confident in your marine vocabulary.