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.

Jupiter hung hot and red in the north western sky

Sam Llewllyn affectionately remembers a passage through the Mediterranean.

Equinoctial cruising

Sam Llewellyn postpones the winter haul out for one last cruise.

Feeling thirsty

A faulty fuel gauge can lead you to believe there's more fuel in the tank than you think, as Simon Jinks found out, the hard way

Heavenly bodies

Sam Llewellyn on the heavenly bodies that give you a tow.

Escape route

Escape routes are a vital part of any plan when manoeuvring or passage planning.

…but the sun is warm

Sam Llewellyn goes on a spring cruise

Sam Llewellyn on Mediterranean cruising.

Sam Llewellyn reflects on the passage to the Mediterranean for a season of cruising in the sun.

Taking charge of your charter boat

It’s always worth checking that everything operates as it should before you leave the marina.

Making it easy

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