Miranda Delmar-Morgan

Miranda Delmar-Morgan is an Ocean Yachtmaster, delivery skipper and author of pilot and reference books. She has logged 100,000 miles and owns a Najad 390.

Miranda Delmar-Morgan was one of the first women to become a professional skipper, working on large classic yachts on the Transatlantic circuit until she met her now husband, landscape gardener Edward Sprot. Together they’ve cruised in the UK, Baltic and Biscay, and she’s trying to persuade him to set off for the Caribbean

A view of South Harbour on Cape Clear, which has green fields and rocky coastline; a sight if you are sailing Ireland

Sailing Ireland: southern ports and harbours to cruise to

August 31, 2022

Sailing Ireland is ideal for those who have limited time afloat, and the ports, harbours and anchorages in the south offer a varied cruising ground

Sailing in Brittany: An aerial view of islands in Brittany with blue seas

Sailing in Brittany: discover northern France by boat

August 26, 2022

Just a short voyage from the UK's south coast, Brittany is a rich cruising ground offering numerous charming ports and harbours for those with limited cruising time

An aeral view of Salcombe - worth visiting when south west sailing

South West sailing: a cruising itinerary for the West Country

August 22, 2022

South west sailing takes cruisers to some of the most beautiful harbours and anchorages in the UK. Miranda Delmar-Morgan shares her favourite spots

Baie de Seine: a sailing circuit for short cruises

August 12, 2022

Not all of us have the time to cruise all summer long. The Baie de Seine in northern France offers the ideal cruising ground for two to three weeks

Sailing Holland: A cruising itinerary just for you!

August 8, 2022

Holland is less than 100 miles away from the UK's East Coast, making it the ideal cruising ground for a few weeks. Miranda Delmar-Morgan roughs out the best cruising itinerary

Eilean Donan Castle can be enjoyed from scenic anchorage at Totaig. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Sailing the west coast of Scotland: full cruising itinerary

August 5, 2022

If you only have a limited cruising time, then the west coast of Scotland is still within reach. We plan the best routes and places for you to visit

A yacht anchored off Sark after sailing to the channel islands

Sailing to the Channel Islands planned for you

August 2, 2022

Not all of us have the luxury of leisurely cruising, with many of us having to make do with two or three weeks during the summer. Sailing to the Channel…

Sailing around Britain and Ireland: All you need to know

May 17, 2022

Sailing around Britain and Ireland and into its nooks and crannies is always an interesting endeavour. You get to know it from the seaward perspective and as sailors we get…

The Tréguier River in Northern France is easily accessible for UK cruisers. Credit: Peter Cumberlidge

Cruising northern Europe: The best places to sail to

October 18, 2021

Miranda Delmar-Morgan recommends a few of her favourite places to sail when cruising northern Europe between Atlantic France and the Kiel Canal

Boat cover, awning or bimini: Keeping cool in the sun

June 29, 2021

Most people realise that yachts cruising in the tropics need decent shading, but it hasn’t normally been necessary for sailors in northern latitudes. That is changing though and we are…