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.
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Mediterranean sailing: where to cruise
Home to a hugely diverse cruising area, whether on your own boat or on a charter, there are literally dozens of options to consider when Mediterranean sailing, 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
Migrants at sea: the dos and don’ts of helping those in distress
How can you help those in distress without endangering your vessel or breaking the law? Elaine Bunting investigates
Greek Customs confirms UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status
Greek Customs has acknowledged that UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status when returning to Greece from outside EU waters. It does not apply to boats that were in…
Does a country specific visa count towards the Schengen rule?
The EU has confirmed that days spent in an EU country where UK cruisers have a visa/residence permit do not count as days spent in the Schengen zone
Brexit: As an EU citizen, can I buy and keep a boat in the UK?
Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU sailors
What are the Brexit VAT implications of keeping my boat in France and the UK?
Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU sailors
Brexit: What are the exceptional circumstances to avoid paying boat VAT again?
Are you confused about the boat VAT rules in the UK and EU following Brexit? Yachting Monthly experts help to unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for sailors
Brexit: What food can I legally take from the UK into the EU?
Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU sailors