March 15, 2023
Top marinas to enjoy
Gone are the days when marinas were simply places to moor a boat. Now, they are thriving destinations for everyone to enjoy, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers the top marinas along the British coastline. Most of…
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Cruises and Sailing
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February 17, 2023
Explore Scotland’s Islands with Carol Kirkwood
Discover Loch Ness, Loch Nevis, Iona and much more on an incredible private yacht experience aboard Lord of the Glens and meet the well-known BBC weather presenter on a trip across Scotland's islands.
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October 17, 2022
Marina Stay: Woolverstone Marina & Lodge Park, Woolverstone, Suffolk
Words by Anne-Claire Heels WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Peaceful. Calm. Restful. On Suffolk’s quiet Shotley Peninsula you’ll find Woolverstone Marina & Lodge Park. The marina sits on the River Orwell just a few miles south of…
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September 21, 2022
Marina Life in Tobermory
Aboard his boat Luna, coastal explorer William Thomson continues coast’s sailing tour of classic British harbours, this month exploring the colourful harbour town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull If you are lucky enough…
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September 21, 2022
Billowing Sails: Tall Ships Race, Falmouth Harbour
For those of us passionate about the world of sail, next August will be a thrilling time as Falmouth Harbour becomes the setting for the prestigious Tall Ships Race, Magellan Elcano 2023. It’s only the…
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August 27, 2022
Try It Now… Dinghy-Sailing On Tresco
Editor Alex Fisher sets sail around the shores of the Isles of Scilly. WORDS Alex Fisher PHOTOGRAPHS Jon Spong
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August 16, 2022
10 Best Historic Ships to Visit
Frigates and clippers, galleons and liners – these famous ships and authentic replicas have weighed anchor on the coast of Britain and are well worth exploring. Words Lisa Sykes. 1. For explorers Golden Hind Museum Ship,…
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July 20, 2022
Marina Life in Ramsgate
Aboard his boat Luna, coastal explorer William Thomson continues coast’s sailing tour of classic British harbours, this month exploring marina life in the historic harbour town of Ramsgate in Kent. Ramsgate. Photo credit Tourism Thanet…
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April 12, 2022
Save Our Sail – Saving Britain’s Traditional Sailing Fleet
Starved of funds in the pandemic, and ignored by the public, Britain’s traditional sailing fleet faces an existential threat. It needs your help, writes James Stewart
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April 5, 2022
An Epic Family Sailing Journey
coast contributor William Thomson shares the sense of freedom and empowerment seafaring brings as he finally realises his dream on an epic family sailing journey. For a long time it had been my dream to…
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March 24, 2022
Harbourside Holidays
Watching other people mucking around in boats on harbourside holidays is almost as much fun as the real thing, as coastal marinas and harbours open up their relaxing world with good food and new places…
