CRUISING TIPS
French announce more ports of entry and departure for Cross-Channel sailors
Cross-Channel sailing became slightly easier in May, as French officials increased the number of ports of entry and departure.
The Cruising Association confirmed the news, which means there is now a derogation for the Breton...
How to report your UK arrival and departure: new Government website for sailors
The UK Government, via the UK Border Force, has developed a new digital reporting service, known as ‘single Pleasure Craft Reporting (sPCR)’, which pleasure craft are asked to use as the preferred method when...
Anchoring tips – it’s easy when you know how
Anchoring is the only way we have of stopping the boat whenever we feel like it. We can stop for a rest, for lunch, or overnight. Here are just some things that, if got...
When to tack – can racers and cruisers learn from comparing notes?
Olympic coach Mark Rushall looks at what may determine our decision making, from sea state to pressure patches to tide
Club racers determined to finish further up the fleet, and day cruisers keen to get...
Solo sailor rescued after eight hours in the water
A solo sailor rescued eight hours after being pitched overboard in rough seas off Australia has spoken of his ordeal.
The former Southampton sailor revealed that while he was floating in the sea he tried...
