Aquaholic

Simon Ellis makes the most of a three-month sabbatical by attempting to visit every bay, harbour and marina between Poole and Penzance en route to the Scilly Isles

Phil Dargavel and his wife Julie enjoy the unique freedom of a trailerable boat by taking their BRIG Navigator RIB from Christchurch to Scotland to explore the stunning vistas of the Caledonian Canal

Trevor Martin recalls a testing voyage that taught him almost all he needed to know for the next 20 years of sailing

Crew training and a delivery trip provide an exhilarating start to the sailing season

Bill Barna cruises in company to Guernsey, Jersey, France and back

Nick Burnham: Having a superyacht is like having a private jet whereas my boat feels more like owning a Cessna at a local airfield – the joy comes from piloting it yourself