
Phil Sampson
Phil has spent his entire working life in communications in a career spanning the mining, defence and transport industries. Since 1996 he has run his own company, Albany Communications which provides a range of PR, marketing and journalism services.
His professional experience extends into the world of transport preservation which has led to him becoming a Vice President of the National Transport Trust.
A lifelong lover of the water, Phil entered the boating world in 2013. Today he is the proud owner of a Fairline Targa 34 which he keeps on the River Hamble. Phil began contributing to MBY in 2015 and YBW in 2021.
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Greenline 33 used boat report: The pioneering hybrid boat still making waves 15 years on
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Grandezza 34 OC used boat report: This Finnish boat will make you look like a better skipper
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Nimbus 335 Coupé used boat report: The most versatile 33fter on the market?
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Fairline Squadron 53 used boat report: This luxurious flybridge is a home from home
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Hardy 50 used boat report: Form and function in perfect harmony
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What to wear boating: Essential clothing guide for a day on the water
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Seaward 35 used boat report: A winning design that has stood the test of time
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Linssen Classic Sturdy 360AC used boat report: A Dutch riverboat masterpiece
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Prestige 420 Fly used boat report: Is this the ideal family boat?
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Jeanneau NC9 used boat report: Affordable alternative to a Scandi wheelhouse cruiser
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Nord West 390 used boat report: Swedish flybridge is the Saab of the seas
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Bavaria S33 HT used boat report: Tardis-like sportscruiser boasts options aplenty
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Sealine S450 used boat report: The sportscruiser that just keeps on giving
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Best dock lines: 6 of the best options for a secure mooring
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Best boat cover: 6 of the best options for protecting your cockpit
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Best boat GPS: 6 handheld options for navigation at sea
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How I bought and refitted a Fairline Targa 29 for less than £75,000
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Princess V45 used boat report: Spacious sportscruiser should hold its value well
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Windy 29 Coho used boat report: A sleek and slippery salmon of a sportsboat
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