This Northumberland outpost offers rich history and plenty of wildlife experiences, says Alastair Buchan
Katy Stickland
Editor
Jonty Pearce: Dealing with disaster
Jonty Pearce shares his experiences of practical man overboard recovery with the Cruising Association
Coastal nicknames database improving Coastguard response times
Called FINTAN, the database of local nicknames and vernaculars from around the UK coast is helping the Coastguard to cut down response times
Jonty Pearce: VHF and AIS failure
Jonty Pearce diagnoses why his AIS and VHF are not performing as they should
Exploring the hidden Hamble
Peter Bruce discovers the rich heritage of the Hamble as he winds his way upriver
Jonty Pearce: Large man in a small space…..again
Jonty Pearce wrestles with confined spaces on board as he gets down to a bit of maintenance
Downsizing: an age-old conundrum
Bigger isn’t always better. As ageing joints make some jobs harder, Julian Mounter rediscovers the fun and freedom of a smaller boat
Hallberg-Rassy 340
Hallberg-Rassy’s new 340 has a bowsprit, twin rudders, twin helms and no chart table. Have the quintessential Swedish boat builders lost the plot? Graham Snook travels to Sweden to find…
From offshore sunset cruising to ocean survival in the Atlantic
A beautiful Atlantic cruise turns into a heavy weather situation for Maarten Zeeuwen
Newton Haven, Northumberland
Not only does this anchorage offer good holding but stargazing, birdwatching and a beautiful sandy beach, says Alastair Buchan