Ever sailed on a Hobie cat? Even if it’s just a knockabout Hobie Wave you soon discover that these compact, uncomplicated dinghies provide some of the most exhilarating sailing imaginable. Founder Hob

From high-end new builds to homes with history, plus a boutique hotel, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties on the market

Choosing a new tender for the boat is a big decision that can set the tone for your adventures afloat. It determines whether you can get in to explore a rocky beach or ashore to the pub up the river.

The ferry joys of living on an archipelago in the heart of the North Sea

Amid marshes and creaking masts, Bosham, in Sussex, and its nearby villages offer a feast for the curious and a sanctuary for the wild

A cruise? Give it 30 years. That was the conclusion of our editor-in-chief, Claire Sanderson, before she climbed aboard a ship designed with family harmony in mind. Here, she explains how she became a cruising convert