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Set in heart of a historic fishing port and vibrant town in the Bristol Channel, Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina offers a safe haven for berthholders and visitors (356 berths), with plenty of cruising opportunities along the coastlines of Wales, north Devon and further afield writes Sue Pelling.

The Allspars Final Fling at Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth is gaining momentum and fast becoming a popular choice as an end of season shakedown event for hardcore dinghy sailors writes Sue Pelling.

Jess says that returning to the UK on holidays highlights the contrasting ways in which her children have been raised compared with their land-dwelling counterparts.

Episode #219: Lin Pardey and David Haigh on Life Aboard ‘Sahula’ Find the episode on Spotify here, or on Apple Podcasts here.  View the article on Latitude 38 here. 

Credit: Clipper The 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Race is due to start this weekend, here’s everything you need to know… On 28th August the Clipper Race Start Festival will begin at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (England), a four-day celebration culminating in the departure of the race fleet on the 31st August. The 2025-26 race…

Credit: The Grand Pavois La Rochelle Enter our competition to win free tickets to The Grand Pavois, including a free sailing experience on catamaran at the show! From 23rd-27th September 2025, La Rochelle will once again come alive with The Grand Pavois. With over 70,000 visitors, 800 international brands and 700 boats, this major boat…

Yacht ownership scheme guide. Credit: Shutterstock Fed up with boat maintenance and the ever-increasing cost of berthing and insurance? Now could be the time to consider boating on demand with a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme says Sue Pelling. Visit any marina and you’ll notice a large percentage of privately owned yachts hardly ever…

Dehler 42, Seasalt – used boats for sale. Credit: Michael Schmidt Are you looking for a second-hand yacht? Here’s a brilliant selection of the top used boats for sale, picked out just for you. For Sale: Dehler 42 – Seasalt This 2021 model Dehler 42 is for sale in the UK at the Michael Schmidt…

ASTRALITA, XOD. Credit: Paul Wyeth – pwpictures.com With over 600 boats across more than 30 classes, this year’s infamous Cowes Week brought some brilliant racing to the Solent, celebrating some top-tier boats and crew. Here are the Cowes Week 2025 Winners… Earlier in August, from 2nd-9th, one of the world’s largest and oldest regattas (since 1826),…

The Premier Falmouth Marina is sheltered and well appointed. Credit: Premier Marinas As far as locations go, the Premier Falmouth Marina is one of the most picturesque you’ll find. It is also well appointed, and conveniently positioned for serious west country cruising and beyond, says Sue Pelling. 50° 09’90N, 005°05’02W The vibrant and historic town…