Planning to spend the night away from crowded waters can be truly rewarding but preparation is essential before you go wild cruising, says Dag Pike
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Buck’s Mills, North Devon
This quaint North Devon anchorage is a peaceful haven offering protection from southwesterlies, says Dag Pike
Cruising unfamiliar waters: how to find a safe haven
It pays to use every resource possible, from pilot books to charts, in order to find a safe haven when wild cruising, says Vyv Cox
Jonty Pearce: Indian summer days
Jonty Pearce makes the most of September's good weather with a cruise to a quiet anchorage in Milford Haven, Wales
Rhos on Sea, North Wales
Dag Pike finds shelter from brisk westerly winds in this picturesque and historic Welsh harbour on the north coast
Jonty Pearce: Over the top….again
Jonty Pearce continues his cruise north of Ullapool and the Summer Isles in Scotland
Why triangular cruises work best
A simple out-and-back cruise might seem the obvious option but triangular cruising offers increased flexibility should the weather turn. Dag Pike explains how it works
Call for evidence on emissions from yachts
The Department for Transport wants to gather more evidence about emissions from all vessels operating domestically in UK waters, including yachts
Government consultation underway on red diesel propulsion ban
Sailors are being urged to comment on Government plans to abolish red diesel for private pleasure craft. An eight week consultation is now underway
Jonty Pearce: Round the bend
Rounding the fearsome Cape Wrath in Scotland proves something of an anti-climax for Jonty Pearce as he cruises north of Ullapool and the Summer Isles