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Ray Bulman reports on a new Atlantic speed record bid Vector Martini Rosso wins 2015 Cowes Torquay classic Ray Bulman September 16, 2015 Racing correspondant Ray Bulman reports from the 2015 Cowes Torquay classic, where Vector Martini scooped top honours for the second year in a row I’ll never forget… Fooled by a steam-powered raceboat Ray Bulman July 31, 2015 MBY racing correspondent Ray Bulman recalls how a hoax involving a steam-powered raceboat made it onto the pages of our esteemed magazine Six types of boaters you will meet at the Southampton Show Motor Boat & Yachting July 24, 2015 Britain’s biggest boating festival is fast approaching and there are certain types of boaters it always seems to attract Born Again Boater: Blending in at the Fletcher and Sportsboat Rally Motor Boat & Yachting March 20, 2015 In his latest blog, Born Again Boater Nick Burnham cheats on his new Skibsplast with a day out with the annual Fletcher Rally Born Again Boater: Smuggler’s Blues one month on Motor Boat & Yachting March 9, 2015 'Smuggler's Blues' is finally in service – but how is it measuring up? The Born Again Boater reports on his first month afloat Born Again Boater: Launch day in Darthaven Motor Boat & Yachting February 17, 2015 The Born Again Boater faces L-day – it's time for Nick's dream machine to hit the water to see if it floats! Born Again Boater: Repair jobs lead to financial freefall Motor Boat & Yachting February 2, 2015 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 Born Again Boater: Nick gets a reprieve Motor Boat & Yachting January 21, 2015 After being outbid on his dream boat, our Born Again Boater Nick Burnham gets a second chance Born Again Boater: Champagne tastes, beer income Motor Boat & Yachting January 2, 2015 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 Yachtsman of the Year should get more recognition Ray Bulman December 4, 2014 In his latest blog, racing correspondant Ray Bulman argues that the winner of the Yachtsman of the Year award should get more widespread recognition Born Again Boater: Buying a berth in Torquay Motor Boat & Yachting September 18, 2014 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 The Venture Cup: What we learned Ray Bulman August 29, 2014 Our racing correspondant reflects on the remarkable achievement of the Venture Cup crews and asks where we go from here Venture Cup: Don’t let it be the end of the line Ray Bulman June 16, 2014 Our racing expert laments the downfall of the Venture Cup. Where did it all go wrong? Where marathon racing began Ray Bulman March 10, 2014 Ray reveals his key part in the birth of offshore marathon powerboat racing Time to move circuit racing offshore Ray Bulman January 13, 2014 With no safety cells on many offshore craft, it's time to broaden the courses America’s Cup enthusiasts could learn from powerboat racing Ray Bulman November 22, 2013 Boats built purely for speed aren't necessarily the answer for exciting yacht racing Page 1 of 2 1 2 » Boats for sale Sea Ray 310 Sundancer $245,000 Goldstar 54 €225 000 Ferretti 830 €2 475 000 Chris-Craft Corsair 32 Heritag... £310,180 Training RYA survey: 1 in 3 have experienced killcord failure Sunseeker London backs new training academy More training articles Gear The ultimate 10hp outboard engine group test Induced drag and its effect on fuel efficiency explained More gear articles Galleries Invictus 240FX to launch at Cannes Yachting Festival New deck saloon version of Princess V58 unveiled More galleries Videos P VIDEO: Two rescued from burning boat off Eastbourne P VIDEO: Burning superyacht filmed in US Virgin Islands More videos Reviews Cranchi Z35 review Cranchi Eco Trawler 43 review More reviews Latest issue April 2016 Steeler, Jetten and Boarnstream star in our steel boats special, plus Peter Dredge recalls his 80-knot crash Buy the latest issue Editor's newsletter Enter your email address below to hear from Hugo Andreae in a monthly newsletter. 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