Boats anchored at Porth Conger at St Agnes, Isle of Scilly

St Agnes is a magical place, the last point of land before the Bishop Rock Lighthouse and the open Atlantic Ocean beyond. It is really two islands, the main island…

Sail the British Isles, YM bookazine, crusing guide - the best Christmas gifts for sailors

Coming soon from the makers of Yachting Monthly, the Sail the British Isles bookazine is a cruising guide containing 30 of the best harbours and anchorages around the UK and…

Long Ayre Bay, Out Skerries

The history and natural beauty make this secluded Scottish 
anchorage in the Out Skerries an idyllic place to drop the hook, says Jonty Pearce

Buck's Mills, North Devon

This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike

Rhos on Sea anchorage in North Wales

Dag Pike finds shelter from brisk westerly winds in this picturesque and historic Welsh harbour on the north coast

Áy Yeoryios, Greece

Vyv Cox discovers this tiny harbour on the Methana peninsula and enjoys Greek hospitality and charm in abundance

Millport in Scotland

Dag Pike finds a quiet bay on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae in which to drop the pick