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A view of South Harbour on Cape Clear, which has green fields and rocky coastline; a sight if you are sailing Ireland

Sailing Ireland: southern ports and harbours to cruise to

  • August 31, 2022

Sailing Ireland is ideal for those who have limited time afloat, and the ports, harbours and anchorages in the south offer a varied cruising ground

Sailing in Brittany: An aerial view of islands in Brittany with blue seas

Sailing in Brittany: discover northern France by boat

  • August 26, 2022

Just a short voyage from the UK's south coast, Brittany is a rich cruising ground offering numerous charming ports and harbours for those with limited cruising time

An aeral view of Salcombe - worth visiting when south west sailing

South West sailing: a cruising itinerary for the West Country

  • August 22, 2022

South west sailing takes cruisers to some of the most beautiful harbours and anchorages in the UK. Miranda Delmar-Morgan shares her favourite spots

The Butt and Oyster Pub at Pin Mill - an East Coast rivers tradition

East Coast Rivers: a summer cruising itenary

  • August 19, 2022

East Coast rivers are a rich cruising ground. Local sailor Dick Durham shares the best spots to explore this season

St Vaast on the Baie de Seine

Baie de Seine: a sailing circuit for short cruises

  • August 12, 2022

Not all of us have the time to cruise all summer long. The Baie de Seine in northern France offers the ideal cruising ground for two to three weeks

A windmill in Holland alongside a river

Sailing Holland: A cruising itinerary just for you!

  • August 8, 2022

Holland is less than 100 miles away from the UK's East Coast, making it the ideal cruising ground for a few weeks. Miranda Delmar-Morgan roughs out the best cruising itinerary

Eilean Donan Castle can be enjoyed from scenic anchorage at Totaig. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Sailing the west coast of Scotland: full cruising itinerary

  • August 5, 2022

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

A yacht anchored off Sark after sailing to the channel islands

Sailing to the Channel Islands planned for you

  • August 2, 2022

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…

Rod Heikell wearing a hat on the deck of the boat

Rod Heikell: Changing the face of Med cruising

  • May 16, 2022

Rod Heikell published his Greek Waters Pilot 40 years ago, opening up cruising in the Med to thousands. Nic Compton meets the legendary author

There are numerous waterside pubs around the UK and Ireland to quench a sailor's thirst. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Waterside pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland

  • March 4, 2022

Waterside pubs have long been a part of sailing tradition. Yachting Monthly experts recommend 10 of the best pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland

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