I have decided I want to buy a small boat, along the lines of ...[broken link removed]
Nothing too pompous, something I can keep in the garden when not in use, and tow to the harbour & launch when I want. I would like to be able to sail it down the coast a bit and sleep in it overnight at weekends etc. However.... I know bugger-all about this boating malarkey, What do I need to know?
Is there a licence required? Insurance? Tax? Is it easy to pick up as you go along or should I really take a course? What charges are payable if any to the harbour (Bray) What would I need to buy for it? I have thought of some things (Anchor, Life jackets, sleeping bags, little cooker, outboard engine, two way radio, Etc). So any advice? ..... Yarr, me hearties.
Nothing too pompous, something I can keep in the garden when not in use, and tow to the harbour & launch when I want. I would like to be able to sail it down the coast a bit and sleep in it overnight at weekends etc. However.... I know bugger-all about this boating malarkey, What do I need to know?
Is there a licence required? Insurance? Tax? Is it easy to pick up as you go along or should I really take a course? What charges are payable if any to the harbour (Bray) What would I need to buy for it? I have thought of some things (Anchor, Life jackets, sleeping bags, little cooker, outboard engine, two way radio, Etc). So any advice? ..... Yarr, me hearties.