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    Get boat access without the burden of ownership: Your guide to the best boat share options

    • March 26, 2026

    Have you ever thought about joining a boat share? Consider how expensive owning, or ‘keeping’ a boat in the UK might really be, and all the work that goes into…

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    Independent charter yacht and boat club holiday specialists Seafarer is celebrating its 30th anniversary year.

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