General Boating

  There are plenty of top sailing schools, sailing clubs and community site lists out there, but at BS24.co.uk, we thought we’d give a helping hand to our motorboat and powerboat enthusiasts.   Whether you’ve just started considering the world of power boating, you’ve recently bought a new boat and are looking for a place to get trained up, or you’re looking to further build on your expertise, our top Powerboat and motor boat training schools list is...

Purchasing a boat is a tremendously exciting experience, but unless you happen to be a wealthy billionaire who own his marina, you’re going to need to find somewhere to store it. Unlike a car, which you can park anywhere, you need a specific dock or slip to store your boat. That means you’re going to need to rent or buy a slip at a marina.  And unlike parking spaces, which can accommodate just about any car, your boat will require a slip suited to it.  So what do you need t...

The BoatCube is Europe’s first fully automated boathouse, offering an innovative indoor parking solution for exclusive motor/electric boats. The boats can be stored on multiple levels, one above the other, in a minimum of space – just like in a high-bay warehouse. Boat owners will love the BoatCube because it allows them to park their boats comfortably, flexibly and securely all year round, while guaranteeing that they are always ready for use and kept in ide...

One of the largest and most famous wooden warships ever built, HMS Victory became the stuff of legend at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar when Nelson was killed onboard. Today HMS Victory is the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission, and since 1922 she has graced a dry dock in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - a hugely popular visitor attraction. Roy Godley looks back over her long, eventful history. In July 1759 work commenced on one of the most famous ships in history with the ...

Building a vessel of any size takes time and expert engineering. We all enjoy being on the water, but we can often take the craftsmanship that goes in to building our favourite vessels for granted. Whether it is made form wood, carbon fibre of steel, the construction of a yacht of any size can make for fascinating viewing, especially when sped up.    We have selected 5 of our favourite timelapse videos showing the construction of yachts in a range of sizes and materials. ...

The Luis Vuitton America's Cup World Series is coming to Portsmouth from July 23rd to the 26th. With 500,000 expected visitors, the event is predicted to reignite the UK’s passion for world class sailing.       The competition has evolved substantially since its beginning in 1851. The America’s Cup is now known to be described as Formula One on the water with teams now competing in AC45s (45 foot flying catamarans).    To ensu...