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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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

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For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

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