The unspoilt River Yar

Peter Bruce finds peace and tranquility  as he meanders up Yarmouth’s pretty waterway

Golant, Fowey: a charming anchorage

Ken Endean meanders upriver at Fowey for some proper Cornish hospitality and stunning countryside

Knowing your tides and their heights is key to conquering the fearsome Plateau des Minquiers, says Ken Endean

Kit Pascoe discovers Deshaies, Guadeloupe, is ideal for exploring the wild side of this French Caribbean island

This Northumberland outpost offers rich history and plenty of wildlife experiences, says Alastair Buchan

Peter Bruce discovers the rich heritage of the Hamble as he winds his way upriver

Not only does this anchorage offer good holding but stargazing, birdwatching and a beautiful sandy beach, says Alastair Buchan

This unspoilt, often overlooked haven in Devon can be a great anchorage, says Dag Pike

Peter Bruce packs a picnic and takes a dinghy day trip to explore a secret haven just a mile or two from the Solent

It may be slightly out of the way for those heading north, but this anchorage near the Solway Firth is worth visiting, says Dag Pike