If you only have a limited cruising time, then the west coast of Scotland is still within reach. We plan the best routes and places for you to visit
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Sailing to the Channel Islands planned for you
Not all of us have the luxury of leisurely cruising, with many of us having to make do with two or three weeks during the summer. Sailing to the Channel…
Sailing America: 10 of the best spots to cruise in the US
Sailing America opens up wide and varied cruising grounds, taking in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, as well as temperate and tropical locations to explore under sail. Steve Walburn shares…
Best islands to sail to in the UK & Ireland
There are thousands islands in the UK and Ireland. Our experts pick the 10 best islands to sail to this summer
10 best cruises to see working boats in action
Discover the working boats of the UK and Ireland with these 10 cruises recommended by Yachting Monthly experts
TV and film locations to sail to: 10 of the best places
Sail into the silver screen with the 10 best TV and film locations to cruise in the UK and Ireland, as chosen by Yachting Monthly experts
Europe’s Atlantic coast: the best places to cruise
The Atlantic coast of Europe runs from Ushant to Gibraltar, and, with the Atlantic Islands thrown in, is a vast area of cruising opportunities, says Lu Heikell.
Cruising destinations: 10 of the best for gourmet food
One of the real pleasures of picking cruising destinations is to find one you know will provide excellent food to satisfy an appetite freshly whetted by the wind and waves…
Best historic sailing sites: 10 of the best to sail to this summer
Katy Stickland speaks to a variety of experts to find the best historic sailing site in Britain and provides you with all the pilotage information you need to get there
Sailing wildlife: 10 best British spots to see various species
One of the great pleasures of cruising the waters of the British Isles are sailing wildlife encounters. The diversity of species around the coastline means there is a plethora of…