Danger in the water

Our dream holiday became a li ving nightmare Alison ...

With a season of winter storms approaching James Batty explains how to make the most of the great bass fishing that comes during or after a big blow

They say a pic is worth a thousand words. What does yours say about your special moment? Here one reader shares the story behind her favourite photo

Coach Brian casts a line on a family trip to Northumberland. But did he follow his own advice when fishing a new venue, and did he catch?

Nigel Walley, 61, has been swimming in the Thames since he was a boy and now regularly tackles the iconic river’s tidal section. He explains what it’s like to be in the water

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