Two Dorset locations among country's most Instagram-worthy 'yacht spots'

A survey's revealed the places featured most on social media

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 12th Jan 2024

Two locations in Dorset have been revealed among the UK's most Instagram-worthy 'yachting spots', based on their current popularity on social media.

Boat insurance experts InsureMy have analysed over 21.7 million hashtags, looking at the total number for each location to reveal the most popular destinations in the UK to visit with a yacht.   

The Jurassic Coast came in 5th place in the rundown, with over 490,000 posts.

It's proved popular due to its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, as well as well fossil hunters and geology fans.

Lulworth Cove ranked number 10 on the list with over 130,000 social media posts.

Lulworth Cove has ranked highly in the list of places for top yachting being shared on social media

Here's the full rundown of top locations:

1 - The River Thames - 1.9 million social posts

2 - Lake Windermere - 1.1 million

3 - Isle of Skye - 1.1 million

4 - Loch Lomond - 587.3k

5 - Jurassic Coast - 463.9k

6 - Channel Islands - 441.7k

7 - Puilladobhrain - 314.1k

8 - Blakeney - 177.6k

9 - St Michael’s Mount - 149.9k

10 - Lulworth Cove - 134.7k

An InsureMy spokesperson said:

“Sharing your holiday snaps on Instagram is a lot of fun, so it’s essential to know the most popular locations in UK so that you can visit the best sites on your next yachting holiday.  

“But, before planning any trip around this time of year it’s best to check the weather conditions as many places in UK are more susceptible to storms and fogs during autumn. Many marinas may also have reduced their opening times as well. 

“Ensuring that you have enough supplies for any emergencies that may occur and prioritizing safety in the water should be your top concern before setting off- and don’t forget to take pictures of the stunning sights you may discover on your journey.”

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