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Why put your GPS in the oven?
Yes, it sounds odd but in an electrical storm this is the best place for any handheld GPS or VHF. There are 199 other canny tips in...
Videos: Unlock the secrets of Celestial Navigation with Tom Cunliffe
To accompany the new edition of Tom Cunliffe's classic navigation book 'Celestial Navigation we're created sextant video guides.There are...
Cruising Highlights in France Part 2
So many islands, so little time... Read part 2 of our exclusive article from Neville Featherstone on cruising around France
My Favourite Cruising Highlights of the West Aegean
Stuck for cruising holiday ideas? Rob Buttress, author of the book West Aegean Cruising Companion shares his five favourite cruising locations.
Test your COLREG's knowledge with our online quiz
Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road out now. Test your knowledge of the COLREGS with our online quiz.
All weather cooking recipes
Sick of beans on toast for breakfast and tinned chilli for dinner? Boat Cuisine author June Raper has some easy to cook recipes to prepare on...
My Turkish Top 5 Cruising Highlights
Emma Watson let's us in on the best places to enjoy local seafood, and off the beaten track experiences in Turkey.
Latest Navigational Updates on the East Coast and West Country available now
Visiting the West Country or East Coast this Summer? Read the latest navigational updates here.
What's Your Ultimate Adventure?
Choose your Ultimate Sailing inspiration or achievement from 100 sailing adventures around the world
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July Competition Winner
Congratulations to the winner of the July competition
RIVER DEBEN Entrance Latest Update
Janet Harber author of East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion posts a new article on the entrance to the Deben
East Coast Rivers September Blog
Jan Harber's latest East Coast Rivers blog including Barges at Snape; Orfordness Lighthouse under threat from the North Sea; smacks and classic...
Loder's Cut and Troublesome Reach
Eastcoastrivers.com has recently carried out trials of a new surveying rig in Troublesome Reach and Loder's Cut in the upper reaches of the River...
GALAXY GATHERING AT SUFFOLK YACHT HARBOUR
There was a fine collection of classic yachts to be seen on the River Orwell over the weekend of June 13 and 14, including a large number of Stellas...
Top Tips for launching your trailer boat.
Launching your boat can be the most stressful part of getting afloat. Fear not. The following tips from www.boatlaunch.co.uk will ensure a smooth...
Is this a new age for radar technology?
Broadband Radar? What's it all about? Bill Johnson explains.
MORE ON ALADDIN'S CAVES AKA CHANDLERIES
Since my previous blog, when I mentioned the purchase of bargain rope from an Essex-based chandlery at the Excel Boat Show, I have heard from another...





