Clive Loughlin plans a ‘bucket list’ epic adventure to North Brittany. My friends and I have got to the age where bucket lists deserve serious attention. Last year I teamed up with my friend Keith and his daughter Jess to take his syndicated Sigma 362 Fast Escape to the Channel Islands, and in particular to […]

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Wondering what is on the market? You won’t want to miss these three beautiful yachts… Dufour 360 – Viva – For Sale East coast-based Broker – Clarke & Carter – says the Dufour 360 is renowned for its stylish and effective design, offering excellent sailing performance while maintaining spacious and comfortable living accommodation in two […]

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Saare Yachts is an Estonian manufacturer that is little known in the UK but produces high quality cruisers. The 47 is its latest and Sam Fortescue steps aboard to discover more. It is a quiet spring day in Eckernförde on the Baltic coast. Looking down this deep inlet past the German submarine base that dominates the […]

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Beneteau has an ambitious new mission; to create a planing cruiser. Sam Jefferson buckles up aboard the First 30 to see if it achieved this aim. I’m going to start this review with an apocryphal story about my favourite subject; myself. Please bear with me though because it is relevant to the Beneteau First 30. […]

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With the Atlantic Ocean crossing season looming, Jenevora Swann shares some tips on how to get ready for offshore fishing, without breaking the bank. Fishing offshore adds an extra dimension to passage making, not only can it provide a healthy and delicious source of protein, but it’s also good fun for the whole crew to […]

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Looking to a stretch your sailing holiday skill and ability? How about venturing to one of the many exotic locations like the Indian Ocean, South East Asia or Australasia, where demand is on the increase, writes Sue Pelling. As the demand for sailing holidays in exotic locations increases, sailing holiday companies are now embracing the […]

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While obsessing about relatively minor things go bump in the night, Paul recalls a possible collision at sea incident with a ship in the Atlantic that was a bit too close for comfort! Let’s talk about things that go bump in the night, usually the last thing you want when you have finally got the […]

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Boatfolk’s Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland, in the heart of the City, offers highly rated marine and onshore facilities on the sunny side of Belfast Lough writes Sue Pelling. 54°40’N 5°40’W – 530 berths within a safe and sheltered harbour with 24/7 easy access. Bangor Marina, operated by Boatfolk, is based on the south shore […]

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Looking for your next sailing book? Here’s some top picks from the bookshelf… Inside the Britannic – uncovering the wreck of the Titanic’s sistership – Simon Mills The wreck of the Titanic has an enduring fascination which shows no sign of disappearing. The concept of a magnificent unsinkable ship which sank has blends hubris, pathos […]

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Visicover is changing the face of boat insurance, offering personal, flexible, low-cost cover that is available and updatable instantly. Here they share their top tips to help you make the most of your insurance without paying over the odds.  Boat insurance offers the peace of mind that you and your vessel, whether that be a […]

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Georgie Corlett-Pitt takes a look at the revived Admiral’s Cup and what it means for the racing scene…   Years in the planning, and looking set to become a biennial fixture, the much-feted Admiral’s Cup returns this summer after a 22-year hiatus. As a celebration to mark the centenary of host club, the Royal Ocean […]

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A recent refurbishment and the launch of a new exhibition to celebrate the history of surfing in Cornwall are among the many good reasons to visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, writes Sue Pelling. Step into the main exhibition hall of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) in Falmouth and you are instantly engulfed by […]

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Georgie Corlett-Pitt gets the organisers’ perspective on this iconic event from Race Director Dave Atkinson… This year’s Round the Island Race takes place on Saturday 7 June, with the first start at 7.30am. Renowned as a #RaceForAll, the sheer variety and volume of boats that enter each year is at the core of what makes […]

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Happiness is… a good day’s training and progress on the race course….Should we sacrifice a bit of time racing for more practice days? Happiness equals reality minus expectations.” Does this resonate with you? When I first heard this, it sounded like a pretty good way of summing up how we feel when we look at […]

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Say yes to the unexpected and you never know where you’ll end up… Jess Lloyd-Mostyn tells us of her cruising adventures… a wedding, a local march, and even becoming a foster family to an expectant cat! Living on a sailboat is a crash course in adaptability. The weather may not play ball, port clearance may […]

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With 15,000 kilometres of coastline and around 6,000 Islands to explore, the cruising area of Greece is vast, writes Sue Pelling. In this Greece pt 2 charter feature, we look at the popular areas of the Aegean, Sporades, and Dodecanese. Greece offers over 250 days of sunshine, some of the best cruising grounds in the […]

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Sam Jefferson reviews the latest bunkside reads, classic books and more. Sailing the Shallows – the lost art of cruising the coast in a small boat – Roger Barnes This book will be available in September but you can pre order a copy ahead of that should you wish and it sounds like it might […]

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Sometimes it pays to be a bit brave and use a bit of gumption when it comes to piloting into a shallow anchorage, Jess Lloyd-Mostyn tells us. There is nothing quite so nail-biting as navigating through shallow waters. Our boat draws about 1.8m but we always try to have more than that under the keel. […]

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What are the top five most commonly asked questions at the start of a charter? Charter veteran Tom Fletcher has the best charter tips for you. One of the most popular extras we offer at Sail Ionian is the Assisted Sailing programme. The programme offers the support of a skipper on board for a day […]

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Greece is a country of many gifts for the cruising sailor. The Gulf of Corinth is one of its hidden treasures as Rod Heikell narrates. When sailing from the Ionian in Greece to the Aegean we often prefer to take the slightly longer route around the Peloponnese. But early season it all depends on the […]

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