Surf School licensing changes
- Written by Paul Rees
ASMAA Welcomes the “Capitania do Porto de Lagos” new Surf Schools licensing process for the beaches of Amado, Cordoama and Arrifana in the Western Algarve.
SOLAS V - comply, or you are breaking the law!!
- Written by Martin Northey
SOLAS V. If you and your boat don't comply, you are breaking the law!! It is not a legal requirement for British people to have a ‘license’ to operate a private vessel in either British or International waters, nor are our yachts and motor cruisers required to be put through any kind of inspection process prior to their use at sea.
Importing a boat into Portugal
- Written by Martin Northey
I am often asked by people for advice on importing a boat from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). My answer is always to exercise caution because what at first may seem to be a very cheap boat may well become an expensive nightmare.
Round the World in a Concrete Boat
- Written by Martin Northey
It gives me enormous pleasure occasionally to meet people who are off on a long voyage who have previously done sailing or motor cruising courses with me. Two such people called into Vilamoura last week in a 46 foot ferro-cement long-keeled ketch called Leobhan.
Buyer Beware!!
- Written by Martin Northey
An old adage, which is often written in Latin as ‘Caveat Emptor’, applies to boat buying as much or more than it applies to buying horses. You would be well advised if considering as to whether or not to buy horse to pay for the opinion of a Vet regarding its general fitness. Equally when considering as to whether or not to buy a boat it would be crazy not to pay for the services of a marine surveyor to establish the general condition of the boat.
Cascais Marina
- Written by Martin Northey
I am often asked for advice as to where people might go for a cruise from the Algarve and usually advise that they go east and south to Cadiz and the Strait of Gibralter, with stops along the Algarve and Spanish coast on the way. When in the Strait there is much to see with Tangier, Barbate, Tarifa, Ceuta and Gibraltar just short distances from each other.
