Beer in South Devon on the county's Jurassic coast is the ideal place to experience the Great British Seaside, as Dag Pike discovers
Cruising guides
Cruising destinations: 10 of the best for gourmet food
One of the real pleasures of picking cruising destinations is to find one you know will provide excellent food to satisfy an appetite freshly whetted by the wind and waves…
Martin’s Haven, Pembrokeshire
Dag Pike is rewarded with a quiet spot to anchor at Martin's Haven after navigating the tidal races along the Welsh coast
Lamorna Cove: the jewel of West Cornwall
The pretty and quaint Cornish harbour at Lamorna Cove offers a good refuge when waiting for a weather window to round Land’s End, says Dag Pike
Nonsuch Bay: escaping the crowds on Antigua
Will Bruton finds a protected quiet haven far from the madding crowd on Antigua's east coast
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
Best historic sailing sites: 10 of the best to sail to this summer
The rich and colourful history of the British Isles means that almost every part of these islands has a unique story waiting to be discovered, and no doubt these shores…
Sailing wildlife: 10 best British spots to see various species
One of the great pleasures of cruising the waters of the British Isles are sailing wildlife encounters. The diversity of species around the coastline means there is a plethora of…
How to have a COVID safe charter holiday
Retired GP and lifelong sailor Jonty Pearce examines how to have a successful and COVID safe charter in the British Isles this summer
Round the Island Race 2021: The course in detail
There are few races that inspire such a wide range of sailors to compete. Indeed, there are few other sports or pastimes that allow everyday folk to compete against professionals…