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Why buy from a yacht broker?
When it comes to deciding which boat to buy, the decision of whether to buy privately or from a yacht broker will influence which boats you consider
Chartering in West Mediterranean – France, Spain, Gibraltar, Italy, Malta
A charter holiday in France or Spain is perfect for a long weekend. Short flights mean that you can leave work at 5pm and be at your destination for dinner
Chartering in the East Mediterranean
A beginner’s guide to chartering in Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Eastern Italy and charter holidays in Turkey
Jackie O’s superyacht Christina O goes on sale for €25m
The 99m superyacht Christina O, previously owned by Aristotle Onassis, is being sold for €25m
Finding the right boat insurance
When you come to buy boat insurance you need to shop around, not just for the cheapest premiums but for the right kind of cover for your boat and your…
Petrol vs diesel engines
Faced with petrol or diesel, be realistic. Diesel engines have a reputation for greater reliability and safety, and at present for far cheaper fuel costs
Finding the right engine for you
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various kinds of engine installation and which is best suited to your boating needs?
A guide on how to buy a boat
Follow our step-by-step guide to help you buy a boat
How to buy a used yacht
Buying a used yacht at the right price is an enjoyable exercise but it's important to follow some simple rules. Miles Kendall sets out what you need to know
Silly boats
Have a look at these photos of boats, which have a tinge of the ridiculous. We can only wonder, what were they thinking?!
Tips for selling a boat
Is it time to trade Up? Miles Kendall looks at how to sell your boat quickly and get the best price
Top five boat selling tips
Thinking of biting the bullet and selling? Here are five tips to help the process go smoothly
Twelve things to look out for when buying a tender
When buying a tender, often it is the bits glued on that make the difference both in cost and practicality. Here are some things to look for
How to buy the best tender
From foldables to ribs, the range of inflatable and rigid-hulled craft that can serve as yacht tenders is bewilderingly varied. Which is the one for you?
The benefits of selling with a yacht broker
Whether you're after a quick sale or want to get the best price, we explain the benefits of selling with a yacht broker
New generation of lifeboat arrives at Hoylake RNLI
Hoylake RNLI receives state-of-the-art new lifeboat, crew are hoping for a new era of lifesaving
Volvo Ocean Race crew rescued after yacht grounded on reef
All of the crew were successfully rescued after they were forced to abandon their vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning
The etymology of everyday nautical terms – YBW
Did you know that everyday phrases like 'turn a blind eye' originated from life at sea hundreds of years ago? Take a look at these nautical terms explained
Watchet coastguard officer given award for saving baby’s life
Simon Bale was awarded for his life saving efforts after performing successful CPR on a baby boy
RNLI spend eight hours rescuing three men from grounded boat
Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat rescued the men amid strong tides and swells on Wednesday