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Having chartered a course through thousands of years of civilisation, the boat has an important and longstanding role in our culture and heritage. It may have lost its historic status as the number one transport for industry, but boating has taken on a new lease of life as a leisure pursuit.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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The History of the Channel Ferry: As an island nation, ferries have long provided a vital link with the rest of Europe, but after two centuries, their importance to the holidaying… [312 views in Apr]
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Getting a Boating Licence: The rules of the water are not as restrictive as those of the road. Unlike in a car, there is no current rule whereby a boater must first pass the equivalent… [176 views in Apr]
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Buoys and Marine Traffic Rules: Many boaters are attracted onto the water because of the freedom it offers away from the traffic clogged dry land, but in order to keep life on the… [112 views in Apr]
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The Demise of the Hovercraft: Once seen as the transport of the future, and among the fastest ships in the world, but now rarely ever seen – so what happened to Britain’s prized… [94 views in Apr]
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General Sailing for OAPs and Disabled: The healthy and thrilling pleasures of sailing are not the reserve of the young and active - it is open to everybody that is willing to give it… [60 views in Apr]
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Camping Skiff Holidays: If you are seeking an activity holiday that is more relaxing and fun than hair-raising and exhausting, then do as the Victorians did and indulge in a camping… [44 views in Apr]
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