Sailing School: How does a sail work?
We all know what a sail is on a boat, but do we actually know how they work? Sails are, in essence, the means by which to use the wind to generate enough force to move a boat. Generally sails are built...
View ArticleFour reasons why it’s good to join a Sailing Club
If you are new to sailing or an old pro, then joining a sailing club has many benefits. Cost Effective It can be a cost effective way to get afloat as some clubs have club boats that as a member you...
View ArticleSailing School Skills: Essential Knots for Sailors
As part of any RYA sailing school course some essential knots will need be learnt by you in order to complete the course successfully. Generally within the sailing world the essential knots that you...
View ArticleHow about a voucher for RYA Courses for a gift?
RYA Courses Struggling for present ideas for a keen or wannabe sailor? How about one of our RYA Courses? Do you know someone who has a secret hankering to do any RYA Courses? Well why not buy them a...
View ArticleWhere to take your RYA Sailing Course Solent Sailing School
Learn to Sail – How to Choose the Right Location for your Sailing Course There is a huge choice of locations when looking at learning to sail. Below is some useful information to consider when...
View ArticleSailing Activities – Learn to Sail
Sailing Activities A variety of experiences open to you once you have learnt to Sail There are many sailing activities you can enjoy on the water. Set sail on a Bareboat Yacht Charter or enjoy a...
View ArticleRYA Sailing School – Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble
Universal Sailing School – How to find our RYA Sailing School in Mercury Yacht Harbour Mercury Yacht Harbour in Hamble If you are planning to join us on one of our RYA sailing courses, we thought you...
View ArticleRYA Cruising Scheme Guide – Learning How To Sail
Introduction In this article we set our focus on learning how to sail a yacht and specifically the RYA Sail Cruising Scheme. We look at How to go about learning to sail. Benefits of taking a sail...
View ArticleRYA Yachtmaster Scheme MCA Examinations / Certificates of Competence
Introduction Once you have learnt how to sail and mastered the art of skippering a yacht on short voyages, the next natural progression is to embark on the MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Scheme and attain a...
View ArticleSolent Cruising area
Sailing School – Solent Cruising Area The Solent encompass a large area of protected water and is probably one of the busiest and most famous sailing areas in the world.It is an area steeped in history...
View ArticleFun ways to get afloat as an individual – without going it alone!
Going sailing as single person does not need to be a solo experience when taking part on one of Universal Yachting’s Activity Weekends. These informal, fun and highly sociable weekends ensure that you...
View ArticleYacht Buying Guide Part 1 – Beginning your search ..
Whether you are looking to buy a yacht which is brand new or a pre owned vessel on brokerage there is a lot to consider before committing to what most people consider as the second largest purchase...
View ArticleDufour 460 Review
The Dufour 460 Grand Large offers a perfect balance between functionality and elegance. Defined by her sleek and beautiful lines the Dufour 460 certainly stands out from the crowd and is much admired...
View ArticleDufour 310 Review
The smallest Grand Large in the family, the Dufour 310 GL is quick, fun and responsive. The original concept behind the 310GL was to create a sophisticated, compact yacht with excellent performance, as...
View ArticleDufour 350 Review
Dufour 350 Grand Large – deceptively spacious and behaves like a much larger boat. The Dufour 350 is and all round family cruiser, is easy to handle and will give a comfortable ride. Designed to look...
View ArticleDufour 382 Review
The versatile Dufour 382 Grand Large – a wolf in sheep’s clothing Designed to optimise on board comfort in all sailing conditions, the 382 GL is a highly versatile all-rounder with six distinct...
View ArticleSouthampton Boat Show 2017
20160916 Copyright onEdition 2016© Dufour Yachts are re-launching their presence in the UK at the Yacht Market.com Southampton Boat Show with the largest selection of Dufour Yachts on show for over a...
View ArticleDufour Announces new Models for 2019
Welcome to the next generation of Grand Large models from Dufour Yachts. Announcing 2 new yachts to the range for 2019 Dufour will premier both yachts at the forthcoming Cannes Yachting Festival in...
View ArticleThe YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018
The YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show, UK’s Premiere Boat Show is running between the 14th & 23rd September 2018. South Coast agents Universal Yachting will be bringing four models from Dufour...
View ArticleTest Report Dufour 56 Exclusive – Yachting World
Read the latest review on the Dufour 56 Exclusive in July’s edition of Yachting World The post Test Report Dufour 56 Exclusive – Yachting World appeared first on .
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