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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.

Floating away to a hot, hot summer
Floating away to a hot, hot summer
Sam Llewellyn escapes the rain by casting his mind back to warmer days.
Compromise
Compromise
Wind, tide and mechanical woes mean compromise for Sam Fortescue on a cruise to Brittany.
Sailing the Ionian - the making of a novice sailor
Sailing the Ionian - the making of a novice sailor
A novice sailor and her husband reach the Ionian.
Sailing the Western Mediterranean
Sailing the Western Mediterranean
A novice sailor and her husband continue their adventure.
Gone fishing?
Gone fishing?
Sam Llewellyn sets off on a fishing trip but his attention is diverted.
The forecast was horrible
The forecast was horrible
Calm beginnings give way to lively winds for Sam Llewellyn.
Follow that dream
Follow that dream
A novice sailor and her husband leave their daily lives behind to embark on a sailing adventure. But is it what they thought it would be?
Reefing down for the summer
Reefing down for the summer
Sam Fortescue's thoughts turn to summer cruising grounds
Scrambled Eigg
Scrambled Eigg
A howling wind makes for an uncomfortable trip home for Sam Llewellyn
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