Born Again Boater: Smuggler’s Blues one month on
'Smuggler's Blues' is finally in service – but how is it measuring up? The Born Again Boater reports on his first month afloat
Blogs
Comment and opinion from MBY’s top writers
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Born Again Boater: Launch day in Darthaven
The Born Again Boater faces L-day – it's time for Nick's dream machine to hit the water to see if it floats!
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Born Again Boater: Repair jobs lead to financial freefall
With the deal finally done on Nick Burnham's dream boat, it's time for our Born Again Boater to face the (other) expensive bit
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Born Again Boater: Nick gets a reprieve
After being outbid on his dream boat, our Born Again Boater Nick Burnham gets a second chance
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Born Again Boater: Champagne tastes, beer income
Never one to shun over-ambition, our Born Again Boater Nick Burnham begins his search for a sub £10,000 boat at the very top
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Yachtsman of the Year should get more recognition
In his latest blog, racing correspondant Ray Bulman argues that the winner of the Yachtsman of the Year award should get more widespread recognition
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Born Again Boater: Buying a berth in Torquay
Nick Burnham puts his money where his mouth is, and secures himself a cheap marina berth. All that remains is to fill it with as good a boat as possible as cheaply as possible
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The Venture Cup: What we learned
Our racing correspondant reflects on the remarkable achievement of the Venture Cup crews and asks where we go from here
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Venture Cup: Don't let it be the end of the line
Our racing expert laments the downfall of the Venture Cup. Where did it all go wrong?
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Where marathon racing began
Ray reveals his key part in the birth of offshore marathon powerboat racing
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Time to move circuit racing offshore
With no safety cells on many offshore craft, it's time to broaden the courses
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America's Cup enthusiasts could learn from powerboat racing
Boats built purely for speed aren't necessarily the answer for exciting yacht racing
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Racing needs corporate cash
A resurgence in interest in offshore racing needs a corresponding increase in sponsorship money
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Powerboating is an endangered species
Conservation interests are making it harder and harder to hold offshore racing events
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Cowes to Monte Carlo: Ray's view
Our veteran racing columnist shares his view on the Cowes to Monte Carlo postponement
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No sea time
Will the teams have had enough offshore practice to take on this gruelling feat?
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Cowes-Torquay-Cowes survives – just
This year's race has been rescued, but where are all the Venture Cup boats?
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Enthusiasm building for Cowes to Monte Carlo
With 47 teams confirmed, each forking out big money, the first Venture Cup race is off to a flyer
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Charity launch is long overdue
Ray welcomes the launch of the Disabled Powerboating Trust
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A yacht fit for a queen
Our resident blogger joins the calls for a new Royal Yacht
