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Cruising with children. Credit: Shutterstock Having a ‘ready’ made crew with children on board is a perfect scenario but, as Jess highlights, it can slow up the preparation process somewhat. A lot of parents talk about teamwork with their kids. “Teamwork makes the dream work” and other stock phrases are meant to make certain tasks…

Kioni (Ithaca) is one of Fletcher’s favourite harbours. Credit: Shutterstock Charter skipper Tom Fletcher plans his dream trip around his home cruising ground of the Ionian. As a charter skipper it’s rare that I have the freedom to plan an itinerary, but when I do, I’m drawn to the smaller islands of the Ionian Sea.…

Sponsored Content Credit: Kingfisher Yacht Ropes Want to be more eco-conscious while using ropes? It is only natural that sailors and the boating community are continually looking for new ways to be more environmentally responsible on and off the water. Going beyond the obvious methods of keeping our beaches clean, fishing plastic from the ocean and…

Two Drifters enjoying the tranquillity of Aponapu Bay, Bora Bora on their multihull. Credit: Jenevora Swann Jenevora Swann takes a look at the trials and tribulations of searching for a second-hand cruising multihull. Those who have sold a boat will know the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach as you say goodbye to…

Polaris anchored inside the pass, Maupiti, Society Islands. Credit: Kate Ashe Leonard Multihulls have redefined blue water cruising. Kate Ashe Leonard is living that dream and narrates a trip through the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia. An easterly is due in the next few days, announces a cruiser as we stand around a blazing beach…

Episode 4: Lin Pardey on Love, Loss, and A Life Under Sail Find the episode on Spotify here. View the article on Cruising World here.

Charts. Credit: Shutterstock The demise of paper charts seems to have been greatly exaggerated after nautical cartographers Imray announced a new deal with Austrian company Freytag and Berndt securing the future of their paper charts and pilot guides. For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts, its charts being an…

Malo 42 – Wild Orchid – for sale. Credit: Alex Grabu Summer has arrived… and so have these boats to the market. Three lovely yachts for sale – what do you think? Sweden Yacht 45 – Luna of Plymouth Luna of Plymouth is a beautiful example of the Sweden Yachts 45, a yacht that combines…

Sport inspired learning – here Sir Ben Ainslie shares his skills with a group of students. Credit: 1851 Trust Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust, through its climate-inspired STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational programme, is engaging a new generation of innovators, writes Sue Pelling. Sir Ben Ainslie’s 1851 Trust has never been more relevant not…

“Moturekareka, that’s the one with the wrecked ship on it, Motuketekete, it has a nice quiet anchorage during southeasterlies, the next one we’ll sail near is Motoura, an old farm that’s now a reserve and camping spot. And if this wind stays light, we can anchor and take a walk on my favorite, Tiri Tiri…