The Ships Bell 

Going boating is all about swapping yarns and telling tall tales, so we recruited some of the finest nautical storytellers to share some of their stories from the high seas. 

Whether it's a cautionary tale on boat handling, practical pointers, or just idle musings, our regular contibutors are here for you.

Quieter cruising

As cruising gets busier Sam Llewellyn asks whether we should turn our attention towards some of Britain’s less-travelled cruising grounds.

Watcha cock

Advice on buying new seacocks and keeping them in good working order through regular maintenance.

How the other half live

Ever wondered what it’s like to spend a day on a super yacht? Jake Kavanagh gives us a taste of how the other half live.

Shout! Shout...Let it all out!

Sam Llewellyn ponders the psychology of shouting on-board.

Fancy a Brazilian?

Jake Kavanagh heads south for a taste of boating Latin style

Smoking in hot Amsterdam

Belt tension is easy to adjust and can save a multitude of problems

Taking ground

In Brittany, big boats sail straight in to the harbour at half-ebb...

Misfitting out

James Stevens laments the lack of stowage for liferafts...

The floating office

Huge advances in satellite communication and a price crash in airtime are making it easier for your boat to become a floating office.

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