Crossing the Atlantic via the Cape Verde islands is a detour well worth taking, says James Kenning

A demanding adventure that sees teams sail the west coast of Scotland stopping so crew runners race up the peaks of Mull, Jura and Arran. Charles Warlow and family take on the challenge

Simon Ellis completes the final leg of his three-month sabbatical cruise along the South Coast of England

Whether you’re travelling with friends, as a couple or with family, there’s a ship to suit you, as our four writers discovered

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I’ve had Constance – an American Mason 44 – for 13 years. We’re getting to know each other bit by bit and I’d like to report that she’s everything a yacht should be. Excellent though she is, as the sa