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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.

How the other half live
How the other half live
Ever wondered what it’s like to spend a day on a super yacht? Jake Kavanagh gives us a taste of how the other half live.
Shout! Shout...Let it all out!
Shout! Shout...Let it all out!
Sam Llewellyn ponders the psychology of shouting on-board.
Fancy a Brazilian?
Fancy a Brazilian?
Jake Kavanagh heads south for a taste of boating Latin style
Smoking in hot Amsterdam
Smoking in hot Amsterdam
Belt tension is easy to adjust and can save a multitude of problems
Taking ground
Taking ground
In Brittany, big boats sail straight in to the harbour at half-ebb...
Misfitting out
Misfitting out
James Stevens laments the lack of stowage for liferafts...
The floating office
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
Passage pastimes
Sam Llewellyn appreciates what the best passage pastime is...
Don't you just love a good chandler?
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?
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