Much like car owners, some boat owners love to wash their boats after every trip. Some clean them meticulously each week, and some never wash them the entire time they own them. Then there is everyone in between who cleans them every so often. If you are in the “every so often” camp, you may wonder why you see your harbour neighbour washing their boat after every trip, regardless of the duration. But are they
A lot of traditions surround naming a ship. In olden times it was bad luck to change your ships name once it had one, so committing to a name for your boat can seem a scary decision. That is why, in today’s blog, we’re helping you to decide on the perfect name for your boat. A Little Romance Always Helps In previous centuries, having women on a ship at sea was considered bad luck.
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
Whether you’re setting sail on a month’s long trip or just heading out for the day, it’s vital that you always keep sustainability in the forefront of your planning. Here at Offshore Supply, we want to ensure that you have a safe trip for both everyone on board, and the environment. This is why we do our best to provide you with the best marine supplies on the market so you can have
As we head into summer, there is nothing better than taking the boat out on the water with the whole family or a group of friends. Whether a lake, canal or the ocean, there is just something so wonderous about sailing the waves, enjoying some food and drink and relaxing in the sunshine on your very own vessel. But while boating is a great summertime activity, it can also be dangerous, and safety precautions must
It’s been a tough last couple of years for the cruising industry. Cruising steamed to a halt in the wake of COVID-19, with some of the first initial big breakouts occurring on cruise ships way back at the start of 2020. But with the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out across the world and people starting to venture out again and pick up their holidays where they left off, cruising looks set to take off again.
The UK’s departure from the EU means changes to the way boats cruise and sail in EU waters. From the EU’s perspective, the UK now has third country status without the rights to free movement that EU citizens have. As a result, recreational boats in EU waters will be treated no differently from boats arriving anywhere else in the world. If you are taking a vessel in or out of the UK’s 12-mile limit, you