How to start boating: Everything you need to know

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  Best boats for beginners: 4 affordable options for your first boat

  mby.com - Nick Burnham

  Our resident used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best boats for beginners from the likes of Fletcher, Regal, Axopar and Marex… This …

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  46-year-old boat virgin opens up about his big purchase

  mby.com - Motor Boat & Yachting

  It’s never too late to buy your first boat, as one MBY reader discovered after years of dreaming. Phil Clayton shares his story... I have always lived …

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  Boat insurance: Why it’s worth the cost even though it’s not essential

  mby.com - Jack Haines

  There is no legal requirement to have boat insurance, but any marina requires you to have proof of third-party liability insurance and if you’re …

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  Future Plc - Marine Group

  

  Boat training: Do I need to learn to drive a boat? And what are the options?

  mby.com - Jack Haines

  Although it isn’t a legal requirement to have boat training in order to skipper a sub-24m yacht in UK waters, we would strongly advise getting some …

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  Future Plc - Marine Group

  

  Boat storage: Should I keep my boat at home, in a drystack or a marina?

  mby.com - Jack Haines

  There are a few boat storage options available depending on the boat’s length and how you intend to use it. If the boat is relatively small and you …

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  Boating gear: What kit do I need to get out on the water?

  mby.com - Jack Haines

  The amount of boating gear, kit and gadgets you can buy is almost endless and how much you need depends on how big the boat is. Here is my list of the …