My motives for this trip were varied. I was on the committee that vetted applications for the Ocean Cruising Club’s Challenge Grant when Project Manaia had applied for a grant to support their environ

The last word

For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

This week’s dream: wonder and melancholy in eastern Turkey ...

Per Harrtoft shows how much fun you can have on a fast open day boat

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about