Richard King and Serafin Colmenares Jr. look back at the remarkable Pacific voyage of Florentino Das in his 24ft home-built boat
Cruising
Easier check in and out requirements for sailors cruising to France
French officials have announced a new ‘protocol’ for small boats to enter France from outside of the European Union (EU).
Inland boating in the UK: a beginner’s guide
Rupert Holmes and Jonathan Mosse look at boats, seamanship skills, planning and destinations in their guide to inland boating in the UK
Sharks in the UK: A guide for sailors
Genevieve Leaper looks at some of the shark species around the British and Irish coasts and how to spot these fish from your boat
Six rivers and a backwater – cruising the East Coast of England
John Kingsnorth endeavours to ‘go with wind and tide’ and cover as many English East Coast rivers as possible in a week aboard his Nova 27 cruising yacht
“We recovered a stolen boat while cruising on the Norfolk Broads”
A quiet January cruise on the Norfolk Broads turns into an unexpected crime drama for PBO contributor Will Renilson when he helps in the recovery of a stolen 35ft Bourne…
Sailing in Europe after Brexit: the essential guide
Planning on sailing in Europe? The Cruising Association shares its advice on what you need to know for a stress-free cruise in the EU
Crossing the Channel: 10 factors for a trouble-free voyage
What could go wrong while crossing the Channel? Ken Endean considers possible difficulties
How to get a crew place sailing around the world
If you don’t own a boat but want to sail around the world, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), which leaves annually from Gran Canaria for the Caribbean, is a…
Mediterranean sailing: the essential kit you need
Rupert Holmes explains the most useful equipment he carries on board for low-hassle, reliable and self-sufficient Mediterranean cruising on a budget
Sunk by the rocks – an anchoring misadventure
When Jeff Middleton got into difficulties with a stuck prop shaft while trying to anchor in Bull Bay on Anglesey, he never imagined it would result in the loss of…
Jenny Decker: ‘Why I am in a race against time to sail alone around the world before it’s too late”
Jenny Dekker has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease that affects her motor and sensory skills but she is determined to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal to raise awareness of…
Sail around Britain: How I did it alone aboard my 28ft boat
James Crickmere circumnavigated Britain in his Laser 28 Tandem. He tells Claudia Myatt how he managed his successful solo voyage
How I managed to cruise 230 miles of the Thames through 82 locks without stepping ashore
Chris Colverson enjoys the sights when she spends 22 days aboard a 22ft river cruiser – from Shepperton Marina to the source of the River Thames and back, or at…
How to plan the perfect European charter holiday
Fed up with days holed up due to bad weather? Why not put your boating skills to good use on a charter holiday, says Katy Stickland
‘Why I want to sail around the world in my 9m electric sailing boat”
Dena Hankins is on a global voyage aboard her 1984 9m Baba 30 converted to run with an electric propulsion motor – possibly the smallest electric sailboat to circumnavigate the planet
Boat cookers – great gadgets for low-fuss meals
Low energy boat cookers are a great way to save on gas, power and time spent below. A hot dinner can be the highlight of the day when you’re on…
Sailing Norway: paradise found
Marina Guedes sails into the Arctic Circle and discovers the timeless beauty of Norway's west coast and Lofoten Islands
Moderate Becoming Good Later: kayaking around the Shipping Forecast
Katie Carr talks to Laura Hodgetts about how she took up her brother's challenge to kayak in every sea area of the Shipping Forecast
Dismasted yacht arrives safely in Gran Canaria
Swedish yacht Hilma was 540 miles west of Cape Verde on 21 November when the crew heard a loud bang. The port top shroud of the Wauquiez 47PS had come…