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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

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

Orca damage, rudder failure and a monkey bite were just a few of the setbacks facing crews en-route to this year’s ARC+,writes Ali Wood, but happily all 83 boats made it to the start line in Las Palma

Amy McPherson explores the importance of the lost kelp forests and how they are making a return

The latest flights, exhibitions and stays, plus travel shows, new UNESCO biosphere reserves and a record-breaking church

Cassie Malson-Dixon reports back from Pembrokeshire where it was only girls allowed on an all-female shark hunting expedition