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.

Keep calm

Sam Llewellyn muses on the frustrations and joys that little or no breeze can bring.

On a picnic day like this

Sam Llewellyn enjoys a picnic in the Isles of Scilly.

Trouble free towing, launch and recovery

Top tips

A small adventure to a sheltered spot

Sam Llewellyn leaves behind the varnish brush for a wintry adventure.

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.

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