Whether you’ve just got a few days to explore the West Coast, or the open North Atlantic is calling, Scotland’s sea routes offer almost endless options says Brian Black…
Cruising life
A voyage around the Cuillins, Skye
Having scattered the ashes of his friend Roger Chisholm in the waters of Loch Coruisk, Howard Steen continues sailing his circuit of Skye
Are whales really a threat to cruisers?
With reports of orcas ‘attacking’ yachts off the Spanish coast, Katy Stickland investigates if whales are really a threat to sailors and what steps cruisers can take to avoid an…
Timothy Long: Rising teenage star
At 15, Timothy Long sailed around Britain. He shares the highs and lows of his incredible voyage with Katy Stickland
Asleep with the fishes – a sailing confession
Own up to your sailing sin for the chance to win a handheld VHF radio. Open to UK residents only
Sailing in Marker Wadden – the newest part of the Netherlands
Kieran Flatt cruises the Marker Wadden and finds nature is already thriving on the newest part of the Netherlands
Holding on – a sailing confession
Own up to your sailing sin for the chance to win a handheld VHF radio
Boat jokes to make you smile
A round-up of the most amusing nautical jokes we can find!
Jonty Pearce: Storm Francis blights cruising in August
Storm Francis at the end of August causes Jonty Pearce to amend his cruising plans with friends
Jonty Pearce: Zen and the art of Bukh maintenance
Jonty Pearce struggles to get his ageing Bukh DV36 engine ready so he can finally go sailing again