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.

Chain brake

Simon Jinks talks through flaking the anchor chain and using a chain brake.

Seize the moment

How often do you check the shackles on your boat?

Power to the people!

Are yachts too power-hungry, generators too popular, and engine alternator systems simply inefficient? By Jake Kavanagh

Quieter cruising

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

Seacocks

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

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

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