Marine Logbooks

A UK sailor's complete guide to the RYA personal logbook — sea miles, qualifying passages, skipper hours, and the evidence the Yachtmaster examiner actually reads.

An RYA logbook records your sea miles and experience for qualifications. Here's what to log, how it's verified, and why accurate records matter for progression.

Every recreational diver needs a logbook — but requirements differ between PADI, BSAC, and SAA. Here's what to record and why your dive log matters for progression.

A yacht logbook records position, weather, crew, and incidents. Here's exactly what to enter, how often, and why a well-kept logbook matters for safety and insurance.

A ship's logbook is a legal requirement for UK commercial vessels under MCA regulations. Here's what must be recorded, how long to keep it, and who is responsible.

Marine insurers increasingly ask for logbook evidence after incidents. Here's what records to keep, how far back they matter, and what missing logs can cost you.