The Channel Islands, a renowned destination for sailing adventures thanks to the sheer variety of experiences on offer. From remote rocky archipelagos such as Minquiers and Ecrehos to marinas at the heart of lively holiday towns like St Helier and St Peter Port, the...
First Port of Call in Norway - Stavanger We docked in Stavanger on Thursday, spotting our berth beside the gleaming metal hull of the Petroleum Museum. I’d like to say that we docked in the dawn light, but this time of year the sun rises before 4am (!) so we were a...
Having returned to New York Harbor for the first time since 1920, the America’s Cup drew in vast crowds who enjoyed the thrilling spectacle of the Emirates Team New Zealand winning the final race. Billed as one of the greatest international sporting events, the...
Are you aged eight to thirteen and love the idea of learning to sail? Have ever dreamed of life on board a yacht but don’t know your binnacle from your yardarm? Then the Portsmouth Sailing Project is your chance to take up sailing. The Project is funded by the 1851...
We had flat seas, rough seas, arctic mint coloured seas, whales in the sea, dolphins in the sea, lots of oil and gas rigs, wind farms, fulmars, auks, fishing boats, tankers, shallow seas and extremely deep fjords. And a German submarine that we saw coming in from the...
According to a recent article in the New York Post, plans have been developed to create the world’s tallest yacht. The brainchild of Italian designer Gabriele Teruzzi, the yacht will cost an estimated $250 million to create and would feature whopping dimensions of 492...
As the boats sailed down the west coast of Scotland the crew were provided with some beautiful scenery and great sailing weather. They have all been very enthusiastic about the area, boats' performances and the stunning weather (yes we are talking about good Scottish...
Who needs France, Greece or the Caribbean when the UK can offer all that you need for great sailing holidays around Britain? From strong winds to stunning scenery, Britain has it all when it comes to affordable getaways that whole families can enjoy. Learning how to...