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Find the Right Sailing Product with Confidence – Jimmy Green Marine’s New Custom Build Product Finder
Not sure what sailing equipment you need or how to find it? Jimmy Green Marine’s new Custom Build Product Finder has the ease of shopping online, but the feel and expertise of your local chandler.
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Common Chartering Mistakes You May Be Making, and How to Avoid Disaster – Become a Yacht Charter Expert
Ever had a chartering disaster? Or wondering how you can prevent one? Veteran charter skipper Tom Fletcher explains how to avoid some classic chartering mistakes.
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Why the Atlas 190 Mustang Lifejackets Earn Their Place on Deck – Find Your Uncompromising Safety Gear
Looking for safety gear that is uncompromising and reliable? Here’s why Mustang is trusted by serious sailors.
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How to Get the Most Out of Chartering in Greece – Sailing in Cyclades, Ionian and the Saronic Gulf
Editor’s picks on chartering and cruising in Greece: look at the options in three popular areas – Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic Gulf.
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They Sold Everything to Sail the World – Inside the Bold Decision That Launched a Global Sailing Adventure and the Sailing Fair Isle YouTube
Meet the British couple who set off around the world on their Hans Christian 48T, reaching over 80,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel – Sailing Fair Isle.
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Emrhys Barrell: Eight bells for the marine journalist and electric boating pioneer
Emrhys Barrell, who was a long-time contributor to Practical Boat Owner, has died at the age of 78 Emrhys Barrell doing what he loved most Emrhys Barrell had a long and distinguished career at sea, as a journalist and as part of the British marine industry, writes Paul Wagstaffe. He was a pioneer in electric…
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The Gateway to Cruising West Coast Scotland – Why Largs Yacht Haven is the Perfect Scottish Marina
Largs Yacht Haven is safe & sheltered on the Clyde – Discover this 730 berth Scottish marina, a gateway to west coast cruising.
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Compulsory PLB registration comes into force on 15 April
All current and new personal locator beacons (PLBs) carried on board a UK-flagged vessel or mechanically propelled watercraft like a jet ski, must be registered The owner of the PLB is responsible for registering their device on the Beacon Registry PLB registration will be compulsory by 15 April; it applies to both current and new…
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How to Avoid Cabin Fever – Tom Cunliffe’s Tricks to Keeping the Crew Happy
A sailor’s guide to keeping your cool, and recognising the signs of the onset of cabin fever before it festers…
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How a New Boat Cooker Can Upgrade Your Sailing Experience – Top Marine Cookers and Hobs
Our favourite reliable, easy to clean boat cookers that will keep your crew happy and well fed.