A tragedy at sea and a rescue

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

John Willis explains the consequences of cresting a bigger-than-expected wave while helming his 25ft motorboat

News from your cruising area

Richard Ayres makes his first Mayday call when his yacht is dismasted and prop fouled close to the Manacle rocks

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

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