Blog Category: Advice
SUSTAINABILITY HAS TO BE A PRIORITY FOR BOATING SECTOR
Barely a day goes by without several articles being published by key media highlighting the precarious position of the environment. Earlier this month (5th April), an IPCC report said that the UK government is “moving too slowly to tackle the climate emergency” (story via the Guardian). In addition, just last week (12th April), Prince Charles set out his five-point plan to […]
Read moreANTIFOULING YOUR BOAT: ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
When you have parted with a significant amount of your hard-earned cash to purchase the boat of your dreams, you’ll understand just how important it is to maintain the value of your vessel. The most obvious way to achieve this is to ensure you have a regular maintenance plan in place to protect your boat. […]
Read moreA GUIDE TO BOATING HOLIDAYS ON THE THAMES
Countless travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many UK holidaymakers looking a little closer to home over recent years, providing a welcome boost to the local economies of tourist areas impacted by the various lockdowns, such as Devon, Cornwall and the Lake District. It is also exciting to see that Thames boating […]
Read moreVAL WYATT BECOMES FIRST UK MARINA TO ACHIEVE LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
A marina in Wargrave has become the first in the UK to receive a special award for its commitment to removing single-use plastic from its site. Val Wyatt Marine, located on Willow Lane, earned a Bronze Certification Award, as part of the Single-Use Plastic Free Accreditation, for measures it has taken to help preserve the […]
Read moreVAL WYATT TO SHOWCASE CORSIVA 500 TENDER AT BOATLIFE LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM
Val Wyatt Marine is delighted to announce it will be exhibiting at the inaugural BoatLife Live, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 17th-20th February. Visitors on the lookout for their first boat, or those owners considering an upgrade of their current vessels, will have the rare opportunity to see a Corsiva 500 Tender up close […]
Read moreEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BOAT INSURANCE
There is no doubt that the majority of readers will have several existing insurance policies, providing cover for everything from your home, car and possessions, to your health and for medical purposes – but what about your boat? The experts at Val Wyatt Marine have put their heads together to produce this useful guide on […]
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