Recent content by Oz23

I think it would be very difficult to get that level of demand anyway but to tell you the truth, I use it for 3 days a year in average anyway, so I wouldn't be worried about the lack of availability. My boat is a small cabin cruiser with a small outboard, not much complicated equipment involved...

Is this required for day sailing for a few hours on non-tidal Thames as well?

Not sure if this is allowed or if it's a controversial topic here, can remove if it is. I have my boat for over 4 years now, bought brand new but used it for 72 hours in total according to engine meter, that's less than 18 hours a year. In order to offset some of the costs, I was thinking...

No Regrets, thanks for advice earlier, I just shared my feeling after first day of boating (as a response to someone else), didn't say I was alone. I got the boat literally 48 hours ago and both on Saturday and Sunday I was actually with an experienced boatsman from the sales team few hours each...

I spent some time yesterday on the boat and I have to say approaching for mooring is pretty scary to me. Today I'll spend a few more hours to see if I can get the grasp of it. Even though I have such a small boat, I found it very tricky. I guess the only way to beat is to keep doing it. Good luck.

Boat is on the water today. I will get it tomorrow. Just got the insurance from CraftInsurance for £122, super cheap and easy. Thanks for the suggestion "bumperdump".

Dear all, thank you so much for all the advice. Being a new member, all my messages go for approval within 12 hours hence I cannot reply immediately. - Advice on lifejackets, 100% agreed, I already ordered for all the family as part of the package. - Kill cord should be on the boat, seller was...

Thanks Martin, I have the cabin version. I will have the insurance before it hits the water. I guess I will just have the license to be on the safe side then. Thanks.

Thanks for the comments No Regrets. Just to clarify one point, I will get a Thames license as of Jan 1st, my question was just for the remaining 5-6 weeks from mid-Nov to end-Dec. I'm all in for being legal on all things we do, so I don't really mind getting a temp license if that's needed. I...

In Staines, just opposite of Swan there is also Slug and Lettuce, good for drinks, didn't try the food much. There is Jimmy's next to S&L, good Asian fusion buffet for cheap prices. All on riverside with few slots of mooring right in front. Three Horse Shoes Laleham above is absolutely one of...

Dear all, I just entered this world of cruising by buying a new cuddy/cabin cruiser (Quicksilver 505 with Mercury 20) with few extra bits. I'm very new to boating with absolute zero experience, but it was something I always wanted to do, so I bit the bullet and decided to go ahead with it. It...