The last word

My motives for this trip were varied. I was on the committee that vetted applications for the Ocean Cruising Club’s Challenge Grant when Project Manaia had applied for a grant to support their environ

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OWN UP TO YOUR SAILING SINS

Although the dreary northern hemisphere winter weather is well and truly upon us, it’s not all doom and gloom because this is the time of year for dreaming about the great escape and signing up for th

CARAVANS MUST NOW be registered to travel in most parts of Europe. The new rules came into effect on 26 August 2025, ending an exemption for non-commercial trailers. Here’s what you need to know to pr