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Shrinking insurance market causes headache for off shore cruisers

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Yacht owners who want to sail further afield are being advised to provide extra information, such as evidence of sailing experience, in order to improve their chances of finding a policy.

Over the last 18 months, many cruisers have struggled to find cover for extended cruising such as high latitude or ocean

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