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Waiting to set off from Agadir, Morocco. Credit: Bob Shepton Bob Shepton relates a trip down the Atlantic from Agadir in Morocco to the Cape Verde Islands in the south Atlantic. There were jokes like ‘Moroccan prisons are ensuite you know, and there is probably French cuisine. You’ll be alright’. The cause of all this…

Zelda voyaging to Greece. Credit: Nic Compton Many of us dream of sailing to the Greek Islands. Nic Compton narrates leg two of his odyssey from the UK to Greece which started at the mouth of the River Rhone. It wasn’t the most original idea I’ve ever had: to sail our boat from England to…

Charter Holidays. Credit: Sailing Holidays Rob Melotti looks at the different types of charter holiday arrangement to help you decide on which charter holiday to choose Is managing a yacht during a cruise always fun and easy? No. Is that part of the challenge and interest for many sailors. Yes. But do you want to…

Beneteau First 30 Editor Sam Jefferson takes us around the new Beneteau First 30 – here’s everything you need to know about this innovative design. French giant Beneteau’s acquisition of Slovenian boatbuilder Seascape dates back to 2018 but it is only now that we are beginning to see the full potential of this collaboration. Seascape…

Editor Sam Jefferson takes us around the new Contest 63CS – everything you need to know about this fresh design. Contest 63CS Boat Tour Dutch boatbuilder Contest seems to have perfected the formula for building classy blue water cruisers and the 63CS is  the latest variation on a well worked theme for the boatbuilder that…

Monohulls vs multihulls. Credit: Sunsail What are the benefits and drawbacks to choosing a single hull or multihull for your sailing holiday? Rob Melotti investigates monohulls vs multihulls… In the vibrant world of charter holidays, the choice between a sleek monohull yacht and the spacious luxury of a multihull/catamaran is a pivotal one, dictated by…

Maldives charter. Credit: Dream Rob Melotti tells us how, when, and where to plan your dream sailing holiday. You might have a picture in your head of what your ideal charter sailing holiday looks and feels like, but how do you go about booking and arranging it and what are the pitfalls to avoid? Perhaps…

Solaris 55 Editor Sam Jefferson takes us round the new Solaris 55 – here’s everything you need to know about this fresh design. Solaris Yachts are one of the leaders of the pack when it comes to producing stylish, sleek fast cruisers that seem purpose built for a fast Med cruise concluding with a night…

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Aerial views of Pembroke Dock and And Oil and Gas terminals at Milford Haven, Wales, UK. Credit: iStock Boatfolk’s Penarth Marina at the mouth of the River Severn with its convenient transport connections and plenty of places to explore, makes it a good option as a cruising base writes Sue Pelling. Boatfolk’s Penarth Marina is…