The Raz de Sein has a bad reputation but is sometimes friendly. Ken Endean explains why, and how, to conquer this Breton passage
Cruising guides
Faroe Islands: a guide for the cruising sailor
Lying halfway between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands offer an abundance of nature, culture and challenging sailing
La Gomera: a sail on the wild side
Dr Lou Luddington explores La Gomera’s rugged coast and discovers abundant wildlife while freediving from her yacht
Sailing the Baltic Sea: where to go
Is the Baltic the new Mediterranean? Rachael Sprot takes a closer look at this underrated cruising ground
Sailing to France: what you need to know
If you are sailing to France, here is what you need to know to avoid immigration and customs headaches for a smooth entry and exit from the country
Sailing Ireland: southern ports and harbours to cruise to
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: discover northern France by boat
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
South West sailing: a cruising itinerary for the West Country
South west sailing takes cruisers to some of the most beautiful harbours and anchorages in the UK. Miranda Delmar-Morgan shares her favourite spots
East Coast Rivers: a summer cruising itenary
East Coast rivers are a rich cruising ground. Local sailor Dick Durham shares the best spots to explore this season
Baie de Seine: a sailing circuit for short cruises
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