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8th October 2011

Tips for Online Boat Buying

Canadian news website Surrey Now has some smart tips for boat buyers looking to find their latest purchase online.
It's never been easier to research the latest styles and technologies on the web, so boat buying novices can be more prepared than ever before stumping up their hard-earned euros.
Surrey Now recommends making a wish list of boats and the features you want from them to help focus your choices.
First-time buyers are also reminded to keep safety regulations in mind, and ensure their watercraft has the proper licence.

Canadian news website Surrey Now has some smart tips for boat buyers looking to find their latest purchase online.

It's never been easier to research the latest styles and technologies on the web, so boat buying novices can be more prepared than ever before stumping up their hard-earned euros.

Surrey Now recommends making a wish list of boats and the features you want from them to help focus your choices.

First-time buyers are also reminded to keep safety regulations in mind, and ensure their watercraft has the proper licence.

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THE RORC:

  • Established in 1925, The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) became famous for the biennial Fastnet Race and the international team event, the Admiral's Cup. It organises an annual series of domestic offshore races from its base in Cowes as well as inshore regattas including the RORC Easter Challenge and the IRC European Championship (includes the Commodores' Cup) in the Solent
  • The RORC works with other yacht clubs to promote their offshore races and provides marketing and organisational support. The RORC Caribbean 600, based in Antigua and the first offshore race in the Caribbean, has been an instant success. The 10th edition took place in February 2018. The RORC extended its organisational expertise by creating the RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada, the first of which was in November 2014
  • The club is based in St James' Place, London, but after a merger with The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Cowes now boasts a superb clubhouse facility at the entrance to Cowes Harbour and a membership of over 4,000