The longest journey

Chris and Ron Colverson were enjoying an idyllic first river trip aboard their new Freeman 22 Mk2 cabin cruiser – until Ron fell in

There are many highs to cruising around the Adriatic in high summer and getting paid for the pleasure but somehow it’s the shuddering lows that stick in the mind. Given that it is a very human trait t

Greg Manning sails his Fairey Atalanta from Arisaig in the West Highlands to the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides

Having made it to Plymouth, Simon Ellis continues his three-month long mission to visit every bay, marina and harbour from Poole to the Isles of Scilly

Nick Burnham: I abandoned ship and hopped in a taxi – 10 mins later I was tucked up in my big, comfy, and most of all, quiet and still bed at home!

The river may be smaller, the quarry too, but one thing hasn’t changed – our friendship. We meet up and relive old triumphs...