This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
Cruising guides
Rhos on Sea, 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, Scotland
Dag Pike finds a quiet bay on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae in which to drop the pick
Stoke Gabriel, Devon: quintessentially English
This quintessential English village on the River Dart in Devon offers an anchorage with excellent shelter, says Ken Endean
Ashlett Creek, Solent
The harbour of Ashlett Creek is one of the Solent’s most delightful hidden treasures, as Peter Bruce discovers...
Anse Noire, Martinique
Holly Turner escapes Martinique’s busy bays and finds a secluded tropical paradise in the French Caribbean
Puerto Portals, Mallorca
Dag Pike finds a quiet anchorage outside the glitz and glamour of Puerto Portals
Exploring Solent creeks
Peter Bruce discovers the thriving wildlife in the sheltered waterways at Keyhaven and on either side of Lymington River
Lobos, Canary Islands
For those who love marine life, Kit Pascoe recommends anchoring in the gin clear waters of Fuerteventura’s Isla de Lobos