Boat Chat 

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 contributors are here for you.

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.

Passage pastimes

Sam Llewellyn appreciates what the best passage pastime is...

Don't you just love a good chandler?

The RYA is, of course, the first place that people go to for their training. Or is it?

Anchor Watch

It’s a hard call to ask for an anchor watch, but well worth it.

'Cruising on Ice'

Sam Llewellyn concludes that as far as winter cruising is concerned ice belongs firmly in a glass.

SPLASHERS

Jake Kavanagh takes a non-textbook view of man overboard recovery

Crew communication

The language of boat handling; but does everyone get it?

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