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    Monte Carlo Yachts 105 Skylounge first look: Popular flagship design reborn for 2022

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    Sanlorenzo SD118 first look: Italian superyacht is a modern day ocean liner

    Styling is homage to the iconic ocean liners of the 1930s

    Best life vests: Personal floatation devices for boating, watersports and much more

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    BoatLife Live: New boat show achieves 100 boats goal

    The RYCK 280 will debut at BoatLife Live

    Princess X80 yacht tour: The best master cabin in its class?

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    Toy of the month: Yamaha YAM TAf aluminium-hulled tenders

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    Monte Carlo Yachts 105 Skylounge first look: Popular flagship design reborn for 2022
    Styling is homage to the iconic ocean liners of the 1930s
    Sanlorenzo SD118 first look: Italian superyacht is a modern day ocean liner
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    Best life vests: Personal floatation devices for boating, watersports and much more
    The RYCK 280 will debut at BoatLife Live
    BoatLife Live: New boat show achieves 100 boats goal

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    New gear: Solentmet weather app

    Best anchors: 8 new generation designs suitable for every boat

    Securing your anchor do it is ready to drop could get you out of a tight spot when you can't sail out of trouble. Credit: Theo Stocker

    Kirsten Neuschafer sailing halfway around the world for Golden Globe start

    Kirsten Neuschafer setting sail from Nova Scotia on her Cape George 36 Minnehaha bound for Cape Town, 8.000 miles southeast. Credit:Team Kirsten/ GGR2022

    Ocean Cruising Club: Awards for 2021

    Dustin Reynolds has received the Barton Cup for his solo circumnavigation around the world. Credit: Dustin Reynolds

    Brexit VAT: Your questions answered

    UK VAT is liable on all boats that have been bought and kept in the EU and have never been in the UK under current ownership

    New gear: Vircru remote monitor

    New gear: Solentmet weather app
    Best anchors: 8 new generation designs suitable for every boat
    Kirsten Neuschafer sailing halfway around the world for Golden Globe start
    Ocean Cruising Club: Awards for 2021

    Recluta – Germán Frers’ new, old yacht

    Pelagic Australis’ final adventure

    Outside in: 3 Stunning superyacht designs

    First look: Ovnicat 48 aluminium multihull

    Sail greener: options for more eco-friendly sails

    Around Cape Horn in a proa

    Ryan Finn arriving in San Francisco. Photo: Merfyn Owen
    Dustin Reynolds, Photo from the Ocean Cruising Club
    Cruising achievements of the year awarded 2021
    Everything you need to know about sailing rallies and cruising in company
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    AC40: the America’s Cup class’ younger sister

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    Should dogs and boatyards mix? Here’s one argument against…

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    Amazing feats by Golden Globe Race entrants just to reach starting line

    Kirsten Neuschäfer setting sail from Nova Scotia on her Cape George 36 ‘Minnehaha’ bound for Cape Town, 8.000 miles southeast. Credit: Team Kirsten/ GGR2022

    Is cold water swimming dangerous? Stay safe with these top tips

    Reduce the risk of cold water shock by wearing wetsuits and take a tow float for visibility

    Lomo tow float drybag review – stay safe when cold water swimming

    Love is the Drogue: Why I’m hooked on Sail Life’s YouTube channel

    Homeward bound: A solo voyage from Portugal to Plymouth

    Wendy May at anchor in Portimão on the Portuguese Algarve
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    Should dogs and boatyards mix? Here’s one argument against…
    Kirsten Neuschäfer setting sail from Nova Scotia on her Cape George 36 ‘Minnehaha’ bound for Cape Town, 8.000 miles southeast. Credit: Team Kirsten/ GGR2022
    Amazing feats by Golden Globe Race entrants just to reach starting line
    Reduce the risk of cold water shock by wearing wetsuits and take a tow float for visibility
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    Lomo tow float drybag review – stay safe when cold water swimming

    Videos

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    Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio

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    Followtheboat: Night anchor watch in a pirate zone

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    Followtheboat: Running aground and sailing defensively in pirate waters

    Jungle sailing: Followtheboat on hitting logs and running aground

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    Sailing up river: Followtheboat go in search of elephants and monkeys

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    Boat test videos

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    Boat test: Bénéteau Swift Trawler 47

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    Sailing skills

    Climbing a mast – best climbing gear & practical guide

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    Love it or hate it, climbing a mast is an essential part of owning a sailing boat. If your mast is small enough to drop…

    Cruising Clinic: Mooring astern in tricky berths

    Rachael Sprot steps aboard to help. Dave and Natalie want to…’Brush up on mooring astern so I can handle my boat solo’. Rachael offers her…

    Gear reviews

    Perplexed by marine engines? Read the RYA Diesel Engine handbook

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    This marine diesel engine handbook is a must-read for any boat owner who wants to understand, fix and maintain their boat’s engine The RYA Diesel…

    21 of the best Christmas gifts for boat owners

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    From the pages of Practical Boat Owner magazine – our pick of the best Christmas gift ideas for the boat owner in your lifeFinding decent…

    Typhoon Ventnor: New range from heritage brand is worth a closer look

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    Toy of the Month: Ring Vampire VT-1050 is a pocket superyacht shadow boat

    The Ring Vampire VT-1050 is the smaller of the two planned models

    Mercury Marine to launch Avator electric outboard in 2023

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    Best boat tubes and towables for boating thrills and spills

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    Best sailing watches: 12 options that actually help on your boat

    Expert advice

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    8 Best Non-Electric Dehumidifiers for boats – YBW.com

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    Best EPIRB: 4 emergency beacons for leisure sailors

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    Max Zhivov unveils his new eco-friendly concept: the VIK Boat

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    Pictures: Boats at Christmas

    Silent-Yachts SILENT 79 exterior

    Silent-Yachts introduces its largest solar-powered catamaran, SILENT 79

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    Lexus announces production of their luxury yacht LY 650

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    Travel

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    Followtheboat: Exploring an uninhabited private island

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    Exploring Pulau Macan: The tropical island that thinks it’s a sailboat

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    Sailing Jakarta: Polluted, noisy, overcrowded but absolutely brilliant

    Sailing Krakatoa Part 2: Shoreside excursion on an active volcano

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    Features

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    10 Top innovations in the history of sailing

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