For home-waters sailors who are considering a holiday cruise to France, Ken Endean looks at the options for making a dash across the English Channel
Ken Endean
How to interpret wave patterns for comfortable sailing
Ken Endean explains how to read the water to find fair tides and avoid rough water
Tricky rivers: Tactics to get upstream and back again
The UK’s wealth of quiet rivers provide peaceful sailing conditions and unique challenges, as Ken Endean discovered
A wild night in a katabatic on the Jurassic Coast
Ken Endean finds that fine weather can turn violent after dark
Stoke Gabriel, Devon: quintessentially English
This quintessential English village on the River Dart in Devon offers an anchorage with excellent shelter, says Ken Endean
Golant, Fowey: a charming anchorage
Ken Endean meanders upriver at Fowey for some proper Cornish hospitality and stunning countryside
How to explore the Minkies under sail
Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean
Seamanship in small harbours: how to moor safely
On exposed coasts, wave action in small harbours can be surprisingly violent. Ken Endean examines mooring tactics
Enjoying life in harness
In a sideways look at safety, Ken Endean explores ways to wear a harness and stay safe onboard without the usual discomfort and inconvenience
How to understand a sea breeze
On a day of light winds, taking advantage of the sea breeze can make all the difference to a coastal passage, says Ken Endean