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Channel cruising – Morbihan, Gulf of Morbihan, Les Sept Îles. Credit: Getty Images Clive Loughlin plans a ‘bucket list’ epic adventure to North Brittany. My friends and I have got to the age where bucket lists deserve serious attention. Last year I teamed up with my friend Keith and his daughter Jess to take his…

Yacht for sale – Dufour 360 – Viva. Credit: Clarke Carter Wondering what is on the market? You won’t want to miss these three beautiful yachts… Dufour 360 – Viva – For Sale East coast-based Broker – Clarke & Carter – says the Dufour 360 is renowned for its stylish and effective design, offering excellent…

Saare 47 – Estonian cruiser. Credit: Saare Yachts Saare Yachts is an Estonian manufacturer that is little known in the UK but produces high quality cruisers. The 47 is its latest and Sam Fortescue steps aboard to discover more. It is a quiet spring day in Eckernförde on the Baltic coast. Looking down this deep inlet…

Beneteau first 30. Credit: Beneteau Beneteau has an ambitious new mission; to create a planing cruiser. Sam Jefferson buckles up aboard the First 30 to see if it achieved this aim. I’m going to start this review with an apocryphal story about my favourite subject; myself. Please bear with me though because it is relevant…

Offshore fishing – Reeling in a marlin, lifejacket on and clipped onto the boat. Credit: Jenevora Swann With the Atlantic Ocean crossing season looming, Jenevora Swann shares some tips on how to get ready for offshore fishing, without breaking the bank. Fishing offshore adds an extra dimension to passage making, not only can it provide…

An idyllic anchorage in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. Credit: Shutterstock Looking to a stretch your sailing holiday skill and ability? How about venturing to one of the many exotic locations like the Indian Ocean, South East Asia or Australasia, where demand is on the increase, writes Sue Pelling. As the demand for sailing holidays in exotic…

Avoiding collision at sea. Credit: Shutterstock While obsessing about relatively minor things go bump in the night, Paul recalls a possible collision at sea incident with a ship in the Atlantic that was a bit too close for comfort! Let’s talk about things that go bump in the night, usually the last thing you want…

Bangor Marina. Credit: Boatfolk Boatfolk’s Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland, in the heart of the City, offers highly rated marine and onshore facilities on the sunny side of Belfast Lough writes Sue Pelling. 54°40’N 5°40’W – 530 berths within a safe and sheltered harbour with 24/7 easy access. Bangor Marina, operated by Boatfolk, is based…

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