It has been 95 years since the publication of the first book in the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome. Despite the passage of time, it is generally acknowledged as the most well-renowned c

Modern intrusions vie with the trill of oystercatchers close to Dave’s dream home

I’ve had Constance – an American Mason 44 – for 13 years. We’re getting to know each other bit by bit and I’d like to report that she’s everything a yacht should be. Excellent though she is, as the sa

Simon Ellis completes the final leg of his three-month sabbatical cruise along the South Coast of England

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30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast