Trim and Trim Tabs
Trim and trim tabs Using engine trim and trim tabs correctly not only makes your day on the water safe and comfortable, but it will also increase your fuel burn. Trimming the engine works both on and off the plane, the off the plane is fairly simple, as when you…
How do I get an ICC?
Intentional Certificate of Competence is valid for 5 years and is issued by the RYA. It can be gained on completion of an RYA Powerboat level 2 course, practical RYA Day Skipper course or if you feel you have enough experience, a direct ICC assessment which are available through Ocean Sports…
What are the differences between Displacement Hulls, Semi Displacement Hulls and Planing Hulls?
Hull design directly influences a vessel’s performance and capabilities in various water conditions. In this blog, we will shed light on their strengths and weaknesses. Displacement Hull In basic terms, it displaces the same amount of water when stationary or moving. It is supported by buoyancy and they are typically…
What Should I wear on my RYA Powerboat course?
As the sun starts to shine again, its easy to think that spring is here and that we can leave our wet weather gear and winter woolies behind. However waking up to a white garden covered in frost is a reminder that the temperature has not quite reached the summer…
Which RYA Powerboat course should I Take?
Which RYA Powerboat course is right for me? As an RYA Advanced Powerboat centre, we offer the whole range of Powerboat courses. We have a course to suit everyone from complete beginner up to seasoned boater who is looking to undertake their RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat exam. The RYA have a minimum requirement…
Reporting on the Hoegh Osaka
I can’t believe it’s a year to the day that we had the call from Channel 4 News to take a presenter and film crew out to see the beached Hoegh Osaka in the middle of the Solent. We discussed the options and boats available and they decided on a…