Following months of maintenance work, Jonty Pearce swaps yachts for a luxury cruise
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Swapping half ropes for halyards
Facing shipwreck on a lee shore didn’t put him off sailing, but then having only one limb of four working didn’t put this MS sufferer off climbing. Dick Durham meets…
Jonty Pearce: High winds in Torridon
Jonty Pearce discovers that even bad weather doesn't have to hamper a charter holiday in Scotland
The Isle of Whithorn in Scotland
It may be slightly out of the way for those heading north, but this anchorage near the Solway Firth is worth visiting, says Dag Pike
Storm Ophelia continues to bring disruption across the UK
Storm Ophelia has brought gusts of up to 70 mph to parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland, where the crew of a yacht had to be rescued…
Plans for a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in Scotland
It is hoped the new initiative will cut down on the number of bottles and cans found floating in the sea and littering the land in Scotland
Jonty Pearce – Fair Isle and Orkney
Strong winds and strong tides are the order of the day as Jonty Pearce sails from Fair Isle to Orkney
Jonty Pearce – Over the top at Muckle Flugga
Jonty Pearce takes a mixed bag of weather on the chin for a cracking cruise around Shetland and Orkney, including a rounding of Muckle Flugga
Jonty Pearce: The long road to Shetland
Jonty Pearce makes the long trip north to sail in the Shetland Islands, but is hampered by mechanical and weather problems
Jonty Pearce: Take every opportunity you can
A chance meeting presents an unexpected opportunity to get out on the beautiful waters of the Scottish west coast for Jonty Pearce