There’s an unseen line on the west coast of France – cross it and life becomes easier, warmer and full of simple joie de vivre. This is our cruising guide
Peter Cumberlidge
Five of the best British charter holidays
Peter Cumberlidge picks his top spots for a British charter, from Loch Ness to the Broads, and the ideal boats to hire there
Cruising Campania: Exploring Italy’s south west coastline
Peter Cumberlidge picks out his favourite spots on the Campagnia coastline, from Sorrento to the Bay of Naples and the remote Pontine islands
Top ten alternative British boating bases
Look beyond the typical South coast boating bases and there are plenty of welcoming harbours that offer some delightful experiences
Cruising Norway: Exploring Stavanger Bay and beyond
In our latest feature, Peter Cumberlidge explains why Stavanger Bay is the perfect starting point for boaters interested in cruising Norway
Top 10 remote island destinations around the UK revealed
In his latest cruising feature, Peter Cumberlidge picks out the best remote island destinations you can easily reach from the UK by boat
Exploring France: Paris to Auxerre on a Linssen GS40.9
Peter Cumberlidge explores the French inland waterways from Paris to Auxerre as part of a delivery trip for a new Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.9
The ultimate guide to cruising the West Country
The West Country is packed with enticing boating spots and hidden gems. In this feature Peter Cumberlidge picks the best bits of Devon and Cornwall
Top 10 Catalonia cruising grounds, marinas and anchorages
Stray beyond Barcelona and you’ll find that Catalonia has some delightful spots for the adventurous boater hoping to make the most out of the Med
How fast cruising can expand your horizons
Fast cruising at 20 knots or more will raise fuel costs, but it means you can explore further afield, as Peter Cumberlidge explains
Best of both worlds? Semi-displacement cruising explained
Semi-displacement cruising can offer the best of both worlds, argues Peter Cumberlidge in his latest feature on cruising styles
Life in the slow lane: the joys of displacement cruising
The pleasure of the journey is just as important as the destination, argues Peter Cumberlidge in the first of a new series on cruising styles