The Atlantic coast of Europe runs from Ushant to Gibraltar, and, with the Atlantic Islands thrown in, is a vast area of cruising opportunities, says Lu Heikell.
Cruising guides
Mediterranean sailing: where to cruise
Home to a hugely diverse cruising area, whether on your own boat or on a charter, there are literally dozens of options to consider when Mediterranean sailing, says Lu Heikell
Cruising northern Europe: The best places to sail to
Miranda Delmar-Morgan recommends a few of her favourite places to sail when cruising northern Europe between Atlantic France and the Kiel Canal
Bird watching by boat: 10 of the best places in the UK & Ireland
Seabirds and sailors have always shared a special kind of bond. Our experts reveal the top locations to go bird watching by boat in Great Britain and Ireland
The best literary locations to explore…by boat
Explore 10 literary locations in the UK and Ireland and discover the anchorages, harbours, islands and coastal towns which inspired writers to put pen to paper
Isles of Scilly in an east wind: a pilotage guide
East winds give Ken Endean a chance to explore unfrequented parts of one of Britain’s prettiest archipelagos - the Isles of Scilly
River and estuary sailing: 10 of the best cruises in the UK and Ireland
Sailing upstream is a magical experience. Our experts choose 10 enchanting rivers and estuaries to explore in the UK and Ireland
Carbis Bay & St Ives: shelter on Cornwall’s north coast
Safe anchorages are hard to come by on Cornwall's north coast. Carbis Bay and St Ives are two options for those heading to and from Land's End, says Dag Pike
River Swale anchorage: South Deep
Dick Durham mulls the algorithm of a pint ashore while anchored in this River Swale creek on the East Coast
Aberdaron: shelter on the North Wales coast
Dag Pike finds refuge on the western tip of the Llýn Peninsula while he waits for the ideal conditions for navigating Bardsey Sound