Leaving little wake

A resurgence of interest in lug-rigged sailing vessels showcases the importance of Scotland’s former booming herring industry

Unstayed rigs make so much more sense than stayed rigs, reckons Nic Charman, so why are they still the exception?

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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

From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living

This remarkable Danish boat is unlike almost any other 37-footer you’re likely to sail. Theo Stocker explains why