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Boat Chat 

Going boating is all about swapping yarns and telling tall tales, so we’ve asked 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, we hope you enjoy the articles from our regular contributors.

The power of the tide
The power of the tide
Sam Fortescue experiences a sticky reminder of the influence of the tide.
Harbour adventure
Harbour adventure
Sam Llewellyn recalls a lively autumn sail as a light breeze gathers strength.
A morning sail
A morning sail
Sam Llewellyn abandons thoughts of breakfast as his boat’s sails start to fill.
Keep calm
Keep calm
Sam Llewellyn muses on the frustrations and joys that little or no breeze can bring.
On a picnic day like this
On a picnic day like this
Sam Llewellyn enjoys a picnic in the Isles of Scilly.
Trouble free towing, launch and recovery
Trouble free towing, launch and recovery
Top tips
A small adventure to a sheltered spot
A small adventure to a sheltered spot
Sam Llewellyn leaves behind the varnish brush for a wintry adventure.
Winter sailing is a lonely business
Winter sailing is a lonely business
Sam Llewellyn recollects a dark and chilly January excursion
Ten minutes ago it was May
Ten minutes ago it was May
As winter takes hold Sam Llewellyn recalls the joys of a spring sortie.
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