My mission? A two-day voyage along the Norfolk coast to deliver potatoes for a chip shop
One man is trying to revive zero-carbon cargo routes by sailing produce along England’s eastern seaboard – and taking paying passengers along for the thrilling ride
March 2024
‘A strangely singular freedom’: losing and finding myself at sea
After a break-up, disillusioned with work and lonely in London, the writer Susan Smillie found a companion in her small boat, Isean, and together they set off for an adventure of a lifetime
January 2024
My Greek sailing adventure: across the Ionian sea to Ithaca
Islands and mainland towns south of Lefkada are perfect for a relaxed mooch between idyllic beaches and pretty port towns
August 2023
In Darwin’s footsteps: sailing ship to retrace round-the-world voyage of the Beagle
On Monday, a three-masted schooner will set sail from Plymouth, taking outstanding young naturalists on a two-year educational trip. Crew members still needed …
January 2023
Stranded at sea: amateur female sailors speak of sexual abuse by captains they met online
Crew websites urged to do more to protect victims, who set off seeking adventure only to be trapped onboard with a predator
November 2022
Experience
Experience: we were shipwrecked after our boat hit a whale
We were sinking fast. I sat on deck, watching for help, preparing for death
October 2022
‘What can possibly go wrong?’ Global headwinds stall Australian couple’s epic round-the-world voyage
Peter and Jennifer Bernard had a five-year plan to circumnavigate the world. Four years in, they are only halfway into their journey, after the pandemic cast their plans into disarray
September 2022
Is this the eco-friendly Channel crossing of the future?
Cyclists and walkers may be able to avoid the whole post-Brexit ferry nightmare next spring if this sail-powered startup can catch a fair wind
Sail, swim, hike: a walking and boating adventure along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood
Dutch paradise: my stay at one of the world’s biggest manmade nature reserves
This manmade archipelago an hour from Amsterdam offers visitors pristine empty sands, a wealth of wildlife and innovative new studios to hunker down in
August 2022
‘We feel truly alive’: meet the ‘liveaboards’ sailing away to a new life
It can be challenging, but the rewards are enormous, and you don’t have to be rich to be an ocean voyager. By Sally Howard
July 2022
10 of the best sailing holidays in Europe
Fancy Scottish cruising, or foodie island-hopping in Croatia? We pick the best trips for beginner sailors and those just happy to relax on deck
All hands on deck: a sailing adventure on the Cornish coast
Novices can learn the ropes aboard a classic wooden boat on a trip from Falmouth to Fowey
Hoist the sails – if you feel like it: a Thames barge break
Guests can join Snark, a barge built to 1898 plans, on chunks of its voyage to all four UK capitals – doing as many sailing tasks or as few as they please
April 2022
Something to crow about: climbing the rig of the Cutty Sark
The world’s most famous tea clipper launches a new rig climb experience on Saturday. We shin up for a sneak preview and fantastic views of London
February 2022
10 of Britain’s wildest adventures for 2022
Cycle through the Highlands, sail around the UK, run across Wales, photograph wildlife on Dartmoor … and more fabulous activities
December 2021
Life aquatic
‘The trick is to make yourself useful’: a beginner’s guide to sailing
Usually thought of as a rich man’s sport, you do not need to afford a yacht to sail one – the main cost is in becoming a competent crew member
September 2021
I took a sailing holiday – on one of Norfolk’s historic wherries
The elegant wooden boats that once cruised the Broads ferrying groceries – and George Formby – are once again carrying daytrippers
August 2021
Pushing the boat out: 10 great new UK holidays on the water
Hot summer nights
Hot summer nights: ‘On the phosphorescent sea, I realised I was just a tiny part of something bigger’
