After the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in June 1940, Winston Churchill promised, ‘We will return’. Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied landing operation which…
Cruising guides
‘We spent hours rowing and snorkelling along the edge of the islets’ – cruising the Galapagos in a yacht
The sound of bubbles playing over the hull woke us – a soft whoosh that felt at once mellow and playful. The source of the bubbles was soon discovered: two…
Raz de Sein: pilotage advice for cruising sailors
The Raz de Sein has a bad reputation but is sometimes friendly. Ken Endean explains why, and how, to conquer this Breton passage
Faroe Islands: a guide for the cruising sailor
Lying halfway between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands offer an abundance of nature, culture and challenging sailing
La Gomera: a sail on the wild side
Dr Lou Luddington explores La Gomera’s rugged coast and discovers abundant wildlife while freediving from her yacht
Sailing the Baltic Sea: where to go
Is the Baltic the new Mediterranean? Rachael Sprot takes a closer look at this underrated cruising ground
Sailing Ireland: southern ports and harbours to cruise to
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: discover northern France by boat
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
South West sailing: a cruising itinerary for the West Country
South west sailing takes cruisers to some of the most beautiful harbours and anchorages in the UK. Miranda Delmar-Morgan shares her favourite spots
East Coast Rivers: a summer cruising itenary
East Coast rivers are a rich cruising ground. Local sailor Dick Durham shares the best spots to explore this season