http://www.livingonaboat.co.ukThe Practicalities and Finances of Boat Living.en-ukTue, 10 Jun 2008 14:46:00 GMT Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:46:00 GMTLivingOnABoatRSSFeedjanem@livingonaboat.co.ukjanem@livingonaboat.co.ukhttp://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/upgrading-your-sailing-skills-types-of-courses.htmlHow you can go about upgrading your sailing skills and the types of courses that are available from the very basic to the advanced including skippering courses. How the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is most respected and widely recognised provider of sailing courses in the UK and why its just as important for experienced sailors to keep adding to their skill set as it is for a novice to get some basic training behind them. Thu, 17 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/employing-a-crew-to-do-the-sailing.htmlHow you can go about finding a crew you can employ to sail your boat for you. The importance of getting reliable references and explaining the specifics of both the boat, the trip and whats expected of a crew whilst being prepared for any questions they may have. Thu, 17 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/sailing-your-boat-abroad.htmlHow its not only important for all of the people on board to be carrying their own correct personal documentation if you intend to sail into a foreign port but how its also important that the boat itself is also carrying the correct documentation which you may well need to produce before you can enter the country. Thu, 17 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/sailing-rig-types.htmlThe basics of what a sailing rig consists of and some of the more popular choices of rig for those who intend living on a boat and cruising around from place to place. How your only real limitations are usually to do with your capacity to handle a particular type of rig and/or your own personal preferences.Thu, 17 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/cope-with-seasickness.htmlWhat seasickness is, how it affects you and how there are a number of over the counter and prescriptive medications available to help prevent or at least reduce the effects of seasickness as well as other methods some of which have worked for some people but are not necessarily proven to work for all. Things you should try to do if youre suffering from seasickness and the importance of fresh air in aiding your recovery. Wed, 16 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/mail-and-banking-considerations.htmlHow the internet has eased a considerable number of issues surrounding the sending and receiving of mail and managing your banking if you live on a boat but how youd still need to make some kind of alternative provisions for postal mail and for accessing cash if youre not located close to an ATM.Wed, 16 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/get-your-boat-out-of-shallow-water.htmlHow to avoid getting into shallow water on your boat in the first place where possible and what you should do if youre in danger of going aground. Wed, 16 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/navigate-locks.htmlThe main basic principles of navigating locks on rivers and canals and how it becomes a fairly basic procedure to understand once youve been through them a few times. The basic safety precautions you should take and what to do if somebody falls into a lock.Wed, 16 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/finance-to-buy-your-boat.htmlHow raising the finance to buy a boat is not as easy as doing the same for a house. Some possible options that might be open to you and things youll need to consider.Tue, 15 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/fuel-conservation-and-keeping-the-costs-down.htmlThe various ways in which you can reduce your boats fuel consumption or, in some cases, use alternative cheaper fuels. How not all fuel conservation tips can be adopted by everybody but how each and every boating enthusiast can find some way of reducing fuel consumption and, thus, their costs. Tue, 15 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/renovating-an-old-boat.htmlHow renovating an old boat might end up being a cheaper alternative to buying a brand new boat but how its important to have a marine surveyor examine the boat so that you can determine whether or not its a financially viable solution. The importance of not letting sentimentality or your passion for boats override the need for considering the cost implications and the potential resale value.Mon, 14 Apr 2008http://www.livingonaboat.co.uk/renting-a-houseboat.htmlHow renting a boat to live on can be an ideal alternative to buying one outright but how it can be difficult to find one unless youre proactive in your approach . Things youd need to consider and the importance of understanding your tenancy agreement. Mon, 14 Apr 2008