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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Land of Sapphire Seas – Croatia
There are few places on earth that offer quite as much beauty, history and culture as Croatia. It possesses a coastline famed for its ‘fairy-tale’ islands and myriad nooks and crannies, all waiting to be discovered by those setting out
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
Avid inflatable boat owner Peter Talbot tells PBR about touring over 250 miles in Norway’s Storfjorden and five of its side fjords. His adventure included cruising the famous Geirangerfjorden, recognized by UNESCO as ‘among the most scenically outstanding fjord areas
Plymouth – a host of marine facilities
Alex Whittaker takes us on a guided tour of Plymouth’s historic Sound and the many amenities here that make this boating location a true gem by anyone’s standards … Famous Plymouth, with its long maritime history, is situated at the
Wildlife Wonderland
The UK has an amazing array of marine wildlife. As a recreational boater, give it the respect it deserves. The more educated people are about what to do and how to operate power-driven craft near wildlife, the more it is
Ports of Call – Maryport Minimalism
Maryport struck us as a great place to station our boat to take a foray across to the Solway Firth to Scotland, and around to the Clyde … Maryport is a very convenient and nicely equipped marina, with very helpful
Ports of Call – Enticing Tenby
It certainly has bustle and crowds, but it was much more refined and polished than we had anticipated. It has mostly avoided brashness and the usual seaside tat. There is definitely an emerging ‘cafe society’ feel to the town, and
Cornish Cream
Mousehole brims to the rafters with maritime folklore and is steeped in seafaring history.Kynance’s rock formations are a princely wonder to behold.Thatched roofs, whitewashed walls and little gardens bright with flowers contribute much to Helford village’s picture postcard beauty.Cornwall’s natural
A Winter Sun Oasis
The recreation is obvious, but the place and the people get under your skin. The ocean down here draws you like the sirens’ call – little wonder the Portuguese are great seafarers. Its vastness doesn’t haunt you, it hugs you.
Northern Lights
The memories will live forever, and I would gladly repeat it anytime. We had a few situations where the waves were breaking into the boat and it filled up with a lot of water. The more I replayed the situation
Island Hopping with the Williams Sportjet 520
With 200 horses obediently restraining themselves, we burble out of Salterns for a 6-knot potter towards our start line … … even without any direct control over trim, the 520 runs unerringly flat and fast, lifting high on the straight,
Tremadog Bay
A posh high tea on the terrace is an absolute bargain, and the views are sublime. Older readers may just remember that baffling 1960s thriller/sci-fi series The Prisoner, which was set at Portmeirion. The wildlife here is abundant, and you
West Coast Adventure
In the 12 miles we’d only seen four other walkers. Planning ahead of trips allows you to get the most out of your time away and can be part of the enjoyment. Quite simply, nothing beats good planning. I’ve found
Finding the Faroes
The coastal scenery is magnificent and changes with the light … … every couple of seconds new facets were revealed as the filtered light enhanced the natural sculptures. The water was as clear as the finest gin … … many
Bristol to Penarth Cruise
It was quite something to see 40 boats altogether as a family team that had obviously all bonded. … the conditions were superb, making this cruise an amazing first-time experience. Gary Workman tells the story of 40 RIBs and
