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Ports of Call: Craster and the Castle
Craster is a compact fishing village overlooked by a dramatic medieval castle. PBR head north in search of the idyllic … The wild Northumberland coast has many hidden gems, and compact Craster is definitely one of them. Craster lies 55.28’.44N Read More...
Ports of Call: Aberystwyth
Alex Whittaker explores a neat seaside town with a comfortable marina set in gorgeous West Wales … Tucked away halfway up Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth is wonderfully off the beaten track. You really can get away from things there. It comprises Read More...
Ports of Call – Wonderful Whitby
Alex Whittaker travels to Yorkshire to explore this fascinating gem of the north. Upper harbour looking to East Cliff. Whitby is a famous old seaside town and port situated on the east coast of Yorkshire, at the mouth Read More...
Ports of Call: Historic Haslar
Alex Whittaker visits Boatfolk’s marina within Portsmouth Harbour and discovers a feast of sights and facilities on offer … One of the marina tenders at work. Haslar Marina is situated right on the eastern Solent, in the south-west corner Read More...
Ports of Call: A Haven Found
A recent visit to Plymouth Yacht Haven aboard PBR’s MY Horizon revealed a fresh discovery for HMS, despite him being a West Country boy through and through … Turnchapel: Plymouth Yacht Haven with Turnchapel background. I like to think Read More...
Ports of Call Secretive Staithes
Alex Whittaker savours this hidden gem of the North Yorkshire coast … The small and perfectly formed Yorkshire hamlet of Staithes is something of a mystery to many British seafarers. Other traditional ports on the North Sea coast like Whitby and Read More...
Ports of Call Marvellous Mylor
Alex Whittaker explores an idyllic slice of Cornish heritage with its own sheltered modern marina … Mylor Harbour is just up the River Fal from Falmouth, situated on the famed Carrick Roads. This is a broad and deep estuary that Read More...
Ports of Call: Yarmouth Isle of Wight
Alex Whittaker visits this small but perfectly formed harbour, right on the Solent … Yarmouth is located to the north-west of the Isle of Wight on the River Yar. It is a pretty town and lies just a short passage across the Read More...
Ports of Call: Largs By the Bonny Clyde
PBR’s very own port and haven ‘hunter-gatherer’, Alex Whittaker, dons his kilt and heads north to the bonny banks of the Clyde, whereupon he discovers every boat owner’s dream: an entire boating village! Let’s see, then, what Largs has to Read More...
Destination St Kilda
Philip Hastain shares with PBR readers the tale of a trip with family and friends to the remote and mystical islands of St Kilda… My wife and I developed an interest in RIBs just over two years ago when we Read More...
Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour is a great holiday location whose sheltered position makes it a safe bet with the windy summers we now get. For the water sports fanatic, it is a no-brainer. It is a popular location but never really seems overcrowded, especially Read More...
Weymouth Marina – Ports of Call
…we reckoned that compact Weymouth was easily the easiest-to-like marina we encountered in the whole of 2018.It was the one marina and location that appealed to us all as a family crew. Alex Whittaker explores the marina in this historic Read More...
Ports of Call: Portland Marina
Portland truly providesa one-stop base for your powerboat or RIB.Portland Marina’s comprehensive offer is definitely worth very careful consideration.At Portland, all our requests and questions were handled immediately and well. When we went outside, the staff member who helped us Read More...
MDL Release Holiday ‘Green List’
MDL Marinas have produced a ‘Green List’ of holiday destinations designed to optimise staycation breaks this year. First on the list is Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park. Having recently welcomed a new floating marine lodge, it’s doubled its complement Read More...
Ports of Call – Neyland Marina
Neyland Marina is a great cruising base. It is such a pleasant place to just be. … over and over again we felt that its position, access and facilities were all just so convenient that one had to like it. Read More...
Cruising Jersey’s Famous Reefs
The sandy areas temporarily revealed by the retreating tide are spectacularly pretty, and provide uncrowded and sheltered areas for swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding. The chance of having one’s own private desert island on a hot and sunny afternoon explains the Read More...
Cruising to Sark and Herm
The Channel Islands have much more to offer than many people realise, and none more so than the intriguing islands of Sark and Herm. Joe Mourant takes us on a tour to open our eyes to some of the hidden Read More...
Antics in Antrim
Simon Everett muses over the scenic wonders to be found along Northern Ireland’s beautiful and dramatic Antrim coastline. Why is it such a favourite haunt of those who love their cruising? In this article, we seek to whet your appetite Read More...
Salcombe by Brig
Simon Everett spends a day afloat on the pretty waters around this gorgeous Westcountry harbour. Enjoy the scenery....
Med Havens – Porto Petro
Alex Whittaker trails his powerboat to a traditional Mallorcan port. Immerse yourself in his story of the adventure and float away in your imagination enjoying the wonderful imagery... Click the read now viewer below.
Cork to Sardinia with Safehaven Marine
Frank Kowalski, MD of Safehaven Marine, provides a first-hand account of a mighty 2,500nm journey from Cork in Ireland to Porto Cervo on Sardinia’s idyllic coast - a delivery voyage extraordinaire made in one of his own Safehaven XSV20s, a Read More...
Pilot Guide – Med Havens – Invitation to Ibiza
Since Eivissa possesses such a large and extensive deep-water port, it enjoys a wide range of boating facilities.Arrival at Eivissa by sea is quite a landfall and rather thrilling on a small boat.The palm-lined stone quays have more than a Read More...
A Jewel in the Ocean
Flying into Madeira is an experience in itself.With some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, Madeira has made good use of these features with a fabulous feat of engineering.Once you have seen and experienced the island you will understand Read More...
Paradise in Portugal
Such is the laid-back way here that if we decide to go for a meal there’s no need to go home and change for dinner – everyone just goes as they are.It’s not hard to find a peaceful spot for Read More...
Skerry Stuff
Very often the fact that safety increases with numbers means that crews will press on in less than ideal conditions.I am incredibly lucky to have been able to have a go at the helm of this 44-ton, 2500hp beast, which Read More...
