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.

Winter sailing is a lonely business

Sam Llewellyn recollects a dark and chilly January excursion

Ten minutes ago it was May

As winter takes hold Sam Llewellyn recalls the joys of a spring sortie.

Pleasure vessel regulations - Five minute briefing

A brief look at what you need to know when heading out on the water

Do we have to?

Sam Llewellyn discovers that sometimes the waiting is just as good as the journey.

Far from the crowd

Sam Llewellyn enjoys a quiet cruise.

Positioning systems – GPS v. three point fix

Simon Jinks investigates who might win in game of position fixing top trumps!

If you don’t care where you are going...

Sam Llewellyn is philosophical about a change of plan.

Towage and Salvage - Five minute briefing

Learn more about salvage, towage, fees and agreements.

But in an anchorage like this, who cares?

A poetic Sam Llewellyn muses on the beauty of sailing in the Hebrides.

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