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cruising
Exploring the hidden Hamble
Peter Bruce discovers the rich heritage of the Hamble as he winds his way upriver
Jonty Pearce: Large man in a small space…..again
Jonty Pearce wrestles with confined spaces on board as he gets down to a bit of maintenance
Downsizing: an age-old conundrum
Bigger isn’t always better. As ageing joints make some jobs harder, Julian Mounter rediscovers the fun and freedom of a smaller boat
Jonty Pearce: Little ships in big oceans
Jonty Pearce experiences crossing the Drake Passage and reflects on the bravery of those who went before him
Jonty Pearce: In Shackleton’s footsteps
Jonty Pearce leaves the relative balmy conditions of the UK to venture south and follow in the footsteps of legendary explorer, Ernest Shackleton
Jonty Pearce: High winds in Torridon
Jonty Pearce discovers that even bad weather doesn't have to hamper a charter holiday in Scotland
Exploring Hope Cove, south Devon
This unspoilt, often overlooked haven in Devon can be a great anchorage, says Dag Pike
Jonty Pearce: Long passage back from the Isles of Scilly
Strong winds make it a far from easy sail back to Milford Haven for Jonty and Carol Pearce
Exploring Western Haven, Newtown
Peter Bruce packs a picnic and takes a dinghy day trip to explore a secret haven just a mile or two from the Solent