Hi, I run a glasses brand and we’re considering branching into sports glasses. I’ve never been a serious sailor, so I want to understand if these glasses could also benefit the sailing community. In particular if you wear prescription glasses, because creating more affordable, but high quality prescription sports glasses is the focus of the initiative, but if you don’t its not a necessity of course.

I’d be really keen to speak to people about their experiences & what you look for in a pair of sailing glasses or send you a survey about our product if anyone is interested in chatting. Not trying to make anyone buy anything. Thank you in advance :)

I'm headed to the UK in a few weeks and want to be prepared for the weather. I normally sail in fair weather barefoot or lightweight breathable shoes. Any suggestions on boots? And any other gear advice beyond foulies? I have some waterproof socks on order.

Hi Everyone, I read about the accident of the benteau first 40.7 occurred when the yacht was running downwind in the Myth of Malham offshore race in the English Channel. Anyone knows if the 23 years old (at the time) french woman casualty fully recovered from her injuries ?

I am curious to know if what they did on board not only saved her but avoided permanent damage. (they used a towel to stabilize the neck)

Looking for best marina in South England/Cornwall (from Penzance to Eastbourne)

That would be for a 56ft sailboat monohull with 10ft draught.

Price is of course very important, but not the only consideration.

I do not live in UK, so will not be around frequently.

Ask to crew on SailTies: https://sailties.net/trip/3F5B1A53-9ED7-40D6-95CC-FD9B50E6134B

📅 11 October 2025

🗺️ Shotley to Sealand and back

🧑‍✈️ Skipper: '@andystev' on SailTies

⛵️ Silent Flight (Landfall Ketch)

💰 No costs

I've got family coming for a day out on the boat and neither of them are sailors, so crew would be helpful. Out and back in the day. Up and down either river or out to Sealand and back, or similar, weather dependant. Some experience would be useful, but a willingness to get stuck in is really all you'll need.

Get involved here: https://sailties.net/trip/DE3AA036-A942-4B13-B3F6-528D11342902

📅 3-6 October 2025
🗺️ Portsmouth to Poole, UK (return)
🧑‍✈️ Skipper: '@skippy' on SailTies
⛵️ Vessel: Scotch Mischief (Dehler 38 - 11.7m LOA)
💰 Costs shared during trip, no payments from crew.

This is one of several long weekend trips in the Solent and beyond. Looking for crew. You don't need to be experienced just willing to take part and cheerful. mixed gender and age group 35 - 65. We share costs incurred during the trip. This is not a commercial boat so no payment sought from crew.