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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.
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Make Complex Voyage Planning Easy and Remarkably Accurate – Why Smart Cruising Sailors Love Orca
How have Orca created accurate Sail Routing, accessible for cruising sailors?
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The Best Sailing Books That Will Change the Way You See the Ocean – Our Editor’s Reviews of the Latest Boating Reads
Looking for a new adventure novel for your bedside table, or to stow away by your bunk? Here’s our Editor’s reviews the latest boating books and novels – picking out the best sailing books for you to get stuck into next.
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Why the Most Successful Sailing YouTubers Are Returning to Land – Sailing La Vagabonde Boat For Sale
From their early YouTube days to now, internet sensations Riley and Elayna of Sailing La Vagabonde have built up a huge following as they shared their lives sailing the world. They have now announced that they are selling their boat and returning to land – but why?
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What Are the Modern Yacht Classes? Performance Sailing Race Categories Explained
A guide to yacht classes, and how sailing boats are categorised for racing – a list that will continue to grow with the sport.
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How to Make Cruising Around the World With Your Family Pay the Bills – The Success of Sailing La Vagabonde
Can you sail around the world, while making a living, while raising a family – all at once? The Australian couple known for their YouTube channel Sailing La Vagabonde have been doing just that.