Chartering a yacht out of Mahon back in 2014 was my first experience of the Balearics. With just a week onboard, we worked our way anticlockwise around Menorca and, in…
Cruising guides
Cruising Copenhagen: ‘The water in the city centre is clean enough to swim in’
Sitting by the water on a hot summer’s day with a cool white wine in your hand? Even this can get better – with said cool white wine in hand,…
Six of the best drying anchorages in the UK
A yacht that is designed or equipped to sit on the bottom gives her crew a wider choice of cruising destinations. For instance, most of the harbours and inlets on…
‘What remains of this glorious seafaring age is one of the most beautiful seascapes in the country’
The two attractive and historically relevant towns of Haarlem and Hoorn, both close to Amsterdam, are easy to visit by boat and have so much to offer. Just for a…
Crossing the Channel to explore Brittany
Like many British sailors, I had been put off going to our close neighbour Cherbourg by the thought of crossing the Channel with its shipping lanes, fast tides and bad…
A beginner’s guide to the Round the Island Race course
The Round the Island Race is something of a unique event in the sporting calendar and is one of the largest mass-participation events in the UK. There are few sports…
Holidaying in Europe on a yacht: What you need to know
Things have changed considerably over the last few years when it comes to freedom of movement to sail and travel within the European Union, and many of the freedoms British…
Land and Sea breeze basics: how to make the most of your coastal sailing
No matter where you are in the world, coastal sailing is all about knowing how to read your immediate surroundings to have fun and stay safe while cruising and one…
Cruising Norway: 5 stunning spots for a memorable Norwegian sailing trip
Cruising Norway offers a great chance to experience breezy anchorages surrounded by mountains and history-rich buzzing cities. If you’re wondering where to go, there are plenty of excellent spots to…
Yachting in Croatia: 5 top cruising destinations in the Mediterranean
Yachting in Croatia is an excellent way to spend time off because it offers many beautiful towns, anchorages, and hidden gems to explore. Many of the team here have chartered…