Hundreds of sailors successfully crossed the Atlantic in December as the ARC rally celebrates 40 years

CRUISING STORIES

IT’S 40 YEARS ON FROM THE FIRST ARC RALLY. YACHTS ARE BIGGER AND TECHNOLOGY SMARTER – BUT THE EXPERIENCE OF CROSSING AN OCEAN IS UNCHANGED. ELAINE BUNTING REPORTS

Colin and Linda Le Conte took their new Princess V50 from Guernsey to Vannes in the boating paradise of the Morbihan

Matthew Kenyon and crew sail a Jeanneau Attalia from London’s South Dock to Amsterdam via the East Coast of England

From ancient stones to timeless biker hospitality, Saff rides north to taste the true spirit of Orkney