Image via Wikipedia I came across a great tool for all boat enthusiasts while browsing the web the other day. The Sail Boat Guide is a database that contains information on more than 5,000 production and semi-production sailing boats going back as far as 1900. The majority include photos and or drawings, mostly from their…
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10 Percent Discount at Boating.com
We’ve teamed up with Boating.com to offer a 10% discount to our regular Harbour Exchange readers. All you need to do is use the code ‘SAVE10′ at checkout time and get the discount. It couldn’t be easier. Boating.com has a Marine Store targeted at the US market and sells all sorts of marine goodies, from…
Cheap way to get on the water? Buy an Inflatable Dinghy
Many people love the idea of being on the water but don’t want to ‘splash the cash’ for a big boat. In fact, even having a small motorboat can hurt the pocket and take up valuable space over the winter. One way to get on the water to have some family fun is to buy…
5 Great Boat Maintenance Tips
If you have a sailing yacht or are a regular sailor, you’ll know how important it is to maintain your pride and joy, keeping all the various items on it ship-shape so that you can enjoy getting out on the water without having to worry about a thing. You’ll want your boat to look good…
When does the new Rule 18 NOT apply?
When one boat is approaching the mark and one is leaving it. In this situation, even if the boats are within the Zone, the boat leaving the mark does not need to give room to the one approaching the mark. Normal rules of the road apply. If a mark is also a continuing obstruction, Rule…
Harbour Exchange Club House
The Club House at Harbour Exchange is now OPEN! Join here to connect with your sailing friends, crew, teams, family and just about anyone else with an interest in sailing, yachting, boating or watersports. You can: share photos write blogs organise your crew with a group set up an event calendar upload important sailing documents…
Rule 18 – when does it apply?
Rule 18 applies when: Boats are near a Mark (racing mark but not any old obstruction) Roundig of the Mark must be from the same side as each other Part of one of the boats must be in the ’3 boat length’ zone from the Mark There are some exceptions which mean rule 18 does…
