East winds give Ken Endean a chance to explore unfrequented parts of one of Britain’s prettiest archipelagos - the Isles of Scilly
Ken Endean
‘Towing risks damage, so plan the process carefully’
Ken Endean advises 'Consider, Communicate and Connect' when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents
Eyeball pilotage skills for coast crawling
Getting close in to the coast to explore a tidal channel or find a snug anchorage is rewarding but close attention must be paid to the visual clues, says Ken…
How to sail to France from the UK
For home-waters sailors who are considering a holiday cruise to France, Ken Endean looks at the options for making a dash across the English Channel
How to interpret wave patterns for comfortable sailing
Ken Endean explains how to read the water to find fair tides and avoid rough water
Tricky rivers: Tactics to get upstream and back again
The UK’s wealth of quiet rivers provide peaceful sailing conditions and unique challenges, as Ken Endean discovered
A wild night in a katabatic on the Jurassic Coast
Ken Endean finds that fine weather can turn violent after dark
Stoke Gabriel, Devon: quintessentially English
This quintessential English village on the River Dart in Devon offers an anchorage with excellent shelter, says Ken Endean
Golant, Fowey: a charming anchorage
Ken Endean meanders upriver at Fowey for some proper Cornish hospitality and stunning countryside
How to explore the Minkies under sail
Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean