The Chancellor has confirmed that sailors and boaters will still be able to use red diesel to propel their vessels after April 2022
Katy Stickland
Editor
Escape the crowds at Porth Nefyn, North Wales
Providing shelter from westerly and southerly winds, the Welsh anchorage of Porth Nefyn offers an escape from the crowds, says Dag Pike
How a jubilee clip could save your boat
It is easy to ignore the fittings that clamp a hose onto an engine or seacock, but jubilee clips are all that stand between you and sinking, says Dag Pike
UK Brexit deal: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston backs campaign to change 90 day visa rule
The Cruising Association is campaigning for sailors to be given a 180-day cruising visa for EU countries, rather than being limited to just 90 days in 180 days
Celestial navigation: understanding the night sky
You don't need complicated maths or even a sextant to enjoy the night sky and use it for navigation, says William Thomson
Challenge to Brexit deal immigration rule
The Brexit deal only allows UK sailors to cruise the EU for 90 days in every 180-day period. Pilot book author Gordon Knight is now campaigning for visa reciprocation
How to navigate using waves
Developing a thorough understanding of what the waves are telling you can provide you with a 'sixth sense' when it comes to navigation, says Dag Pike
25 Cruising Heroes for the 21st century
Katy Stickland chooses 25 modern cruising sailors who have inspired others to throw off the bowlines and explore by sail
Pip Hare: first British skipper to finish the 2020 Vendée Globe
British solo skipper Pip Hare crossed the 2020 Vendée Globe finish line at just before 0100 on 12 February, fulfilling her long held dream
Gerry Hughes: no challenge too great
Gerry Hughes is the first deaf sailor to solo circumnavigate the world. Katy Stickland finds out what motivates him to push the boundaries