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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.

Scrambled Eigg
Scrambled Eigg
A howling wind makes for an uncomfortable trip home for Sam Llewellyn
A tropical storm
A tropical storm
Sam Fortescue recalls an exhilarating sail in the Caribbean.
The heart of winter
The heart of winter
Ice means a change of plan for Sam Llewellyn.
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
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