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
Cruising guides
Sailing to the Channel Islands planned for you
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…
Rod Heikell: Changing the face of Med cruising
Rod Heikell published his Greek Waters Pilot 40 years ago, opening up cruising in the Med to thousands. Nic Compton meets the legendary author
Waterside pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland
Waterside pubs have long been a part of sailing tradition. Yachting Monthly experts recommend 10 of the best pubs, breweries and distilleries to sail to in the UK and Ireland
Best islands to sail to in the UK & Ireland
There are thousands islands in the UK and Ireland. Our experts pick the 10 best islands to sail to this summer
10 best cruises to see working boats in action
Discover the working boats of the UK and Ireland with these 10 cruises recommended by Yachting Monthly experts
TV and film locations to sail to: 10 of the best places
Sail into the silver screen with the 10 best TV and film locations to cruise in the UK and Ireland, as chosen by Yachting Monthly experts
City breaks: 10 of the best by boat
City breaks by boat allow sailors to get a unique perspective as they sail into the coastal cities of Great Britain and Ireland. Yachting Monthly experts reveal their favourites
Europe’s Atlantic coast: the best places to cruise
The Atlantic coast of Europe runs from Ushant to Gibraltar, and, with the Atlantic Islands thrown in, is a vast area of cruising opportunities, says Lu Heikell.
Cruising northern Europe: The best places to sail to
Miranda Delmar-Morgan recommends a few of her favourite places to sail when cruising northern Europe between Atlantic France and the Kiel Canal