If you are new this forum you can meet the other members in here and introduce yourself, let us know about what your boating interests are and any other hobbies for that matter.

As our forums grow we will keep you up-to-date with news about the site including special annoucements, special offers, promotions and competitions so it is worth checking in here regularly!

Discuss all aspects of GRP and gelcoat repairs here

In this forum we try not to get ourselves knotted!

Post your questions and answers here as we talk about painting and varnishing boats.

How to make your boat sparkle!

Most boats these days have some sort of gadget or gizmo on them, mainly for navigation or safety. This is the place to talk about boating gadgets.

Not to be confused with electronics, this is where we talk about electrical matters

In this section we deal with all aspects of woodworking on boats.

Here you will be able to find sub-forums for the various makes of outboard engine.

Within this forum you will find sub-forums specific to inboard engine manufacturer.

Building a boat from scratch can be one of the most rewarding things a person can do, in this forum we discuss all aspects of boat building from drawing board to launch!

This is the place to talk about moving boats.

Please use this forum to show off your boating projects, photos of wrecks restored are very welcome!

Whether you are beginner to a seasoned pro, this is the forum to discuss chartwork.

The forum to discuss Astro Navigation

Here we discuss boat training and education whether it is practical or theory.

Whether you are pro or amatuer this forum is the place to talk about boat handling

A passage plan is essential and in many countries it is now a legal requirement, discuss all aspects of passage plans here.

One of the most important considerations when going afloat is the weather, this forum is the place to discuss everything from forecasting through to weather routing.

Looking for crew for your boat or are you looking to crew then this is the place to connect with boat owners and crew.

We have just set this new section up to allow people to write reviews about their favourite or worst boating product whether it be a boat hook or a complicated radar system, share your views here!

This is the place for people who enjoy dinghy sailing. Including sub forums: Dinghy Cruising Forum

Going offshore, extended cruising then this is the forum for you.

If you like the roar of an engine then this is the dedicated forum for motorboating.

Whether it is inshore or offshore racing you like, this is the forum for yacht racing.

In this forum you will find several sub-forums covering subjects such as houseboats, moorings, legal issues etc

Here we discuss inland boating whether it is narrow boating, river cruising or widebeams.

If you like rubber or pvc then this is the forum for you, also good if you like Hypalon!! This forum is all about Rigid Inflatable Boats and Inflatable Boats

This forum is dedicated to Personal Water Craft such as Jetskis

This forum is all about one of the most exciting areas of watersports powerboat racing! get involved!

Boating and Photography go hand in hand as hobbies so we thought a dedicated forum would be good for people to show off their masterpieces ! Each month we run a photographic competition. We are delighted to have kind support of PicMagic.co.uk who are kindly providing our monthly prizes.

The watercooler, scuttlebutt or what ever you want to call it, this is the place to meet and discuss general boaty stuff.

Anything off topic goes in here as long as it does not break the forum rules!

BHG Marine are one of the UK leading dealers of boats and outboard engines, based on the South Coast they offer a wide range of services, ask them a question here or look out for some of their special offers to forum members!

Pro-Detailing a proffesionals when it comes to the supply of high quality detailing products whether it is for your car or boat. Give them a try.

Solent Boat Services offer a range of marine services along the south coast of the UK from RIB Repair to Boat Valeting.

Mailspeed Marine are probably the UK's biggest and best chandlery company....

Discuss all aspects of sea angling here.

Discuss all aspects of course angling here.