Sailing around the world? You need Jimmy Cornell’s planning tips
Many sailors nurture an ambition to sail around the world but Jimmy Cornell is a man who has actually done it – many times!
One of the most frequently asked questions at my lectures and...
Anchoring tips – It’s Easy when you Know How
Anchoring is the only way we have of stopping the boat whenever we feel like it. We can stop for a rest, for lunch, or overnight. Here are just some things that, if got...
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For many boat owners, owning a boat at home or at a holiday destination comes with some frustration –...
Cruising Game of Thrones land – Strangford Lough
Strangford Lough, where parts of the popular series are filmed, is more than just bucolic Irish.
Solent pubs to warm your cockles this winter
Ideal spots to drop the hook or tie up and enjoy a pint - or three - as chosen by well-known sailors
Steering by the Stars: A Guide to Celestial Navigation
celestial navigation - Sailing boat silhouette with full Moon.
In the first instalment of our four-part series with author William Thomson, we learn how to navigate by the...
How to Passage Plan: Clive Loughlin’s Cruising Tips
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While things rarely go to plan at sea, passage planning and spending time on the theory are among Clive Loughlin's top cruising tips.
Sustainable Sailing: How to Eco-Cruise in Greece
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Sustainability and environmental responsibility at sea might slip when cruising along dreamy mediterranean coasts, but here’s a welcome guide to remind...
Solent Springs
Peter Bruce picks five lesser-known Solent anchorages that you can visit during high water springs.
There are some wonderful, quiet spots in the Solent. The high water stand at spring tides gives an inquisitive sailor...
Top 12 UK Harbours
Here's our list of the top 12 harbours, anchorages and marinas not to miss around our shores
Tobermory
This is without doubt the prettiest town on the west coast of Scotland. And it has one...
