Seabirds and sailors have always shared a special kind of bond. Our experts reveal the top locations to go bird watching by boat in Great Britain and Ireland
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The best literary locations to explore…by boat
Explore 10 literary locations in the UK and Ireland and discover the anchorages, harbours, islands and coastal towns which inspired writers to put pen to paper
River and estuary sailing: 10 of the best cruises in the UK and Ireland
Sailing upstream is a magical experience. Our experts choose 10 enchanting rivers and estuaries to explore in the UK and Ireland
Monach Islands, off North Uist: a Scottish paradise
The anchorages around the Monach Islands in the Outer Hebrides offer total isolation for the intrepid sailor, as Jonty Pearce discovers
Young people impacted by COVID-19 offered sailing
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Clipper Race has launched funded sailing programmes for young people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown
Man who made 19 hoax calls to HM Coastguard is sentenced
Leon Marandola's hoax calls led to HM Coastguard deploying helicopters, coastguard rescue officers and RNLI lifeboats at cost of £170,000
Sailing Scotland: the best routes
Whether you’ve just got a few days to explore the West Coast, or the open North Atlantic is calling, Scotland’s sea routes offer almost endless options says Brian Black…
A voyage around the Cuillins, Skye
Having scattered the ashes of his friend Roger Chisholm in the waters of Loch Coruisk, Howard Steen continues sailing his circuit of Skye
Care to Sail: sail training for young people in care
The not for profit sail training organisation will specifically focus on helping young people in care and care leavers in the UK
The best sailing books & cruising guides of 2020
The best sailing books of 2020? Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading