Planning to spend the night away from crowded waters can be truly rewarding but preparation is essential before you go wild cruising, says Dag Pike
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Buck’s Mills, North Devon
This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
How to use a box mooring
Though they are often viewed with suspicion in the UK, box moorings are actually very user-friendly, argues Gordon Davies
Cruising unfamiliar waters: how to find a safe haven
It pays to use every resource possible, from pilot books to charts, in order to find a safe haven when wild cruising, says Vyv Cox
Jonty Pearce: Indian summer days
Jonty Pearce makes the most of September's good weather with a cruise to a quiet anchorage in Milford Haven, Wales
Rhos on Sea, North Wales
Dag Pike finds shelter from brisk westerly winds in this picturesque and historic Welsh harbour on the north coast
8 tips for digital navigation
As with all aspects of navigation, following ‘best practice’ is the surest way to make sure you are passage planning in a seamanlike manner, says Bruce Jacobs
How much anchor chain?
When it comes to putting out anchor chain, most of us follow a basic ratio rule of thumb, but we should be taking wind and tide into account, argues Christopher…
Jonty Pearce: Over the top….again
Jonty Pearce continues his cruise north of Ullapool and the Summer Isles in Scotland
Why triangular cruises work best
A simple out-and-back cruise might seem the obvious option but triangular cruising offers increased flexibility should the weather turn. Dag Pike explains how it works