New series: watercraft essentials why wind matters

One summer’s evening in the days before internet weather forecasting, I was deeply involved in the after-race ‘do’ following a Solent Old Gaffers event. In the 1970s these regattas drew entrants large

THIS WEEK: Lee reveals how to attack a commercial swim when the mercury is rising fast…

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

James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty shares his wisdom on how to identify your own bass-holding shore venues

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month

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