The Moorings sets up new Greek charter base at Zea marina
Holidaymakers looking to explore the Mediterranean have been given a new option after The Moorings announced a new Greek charter base
Cruising
Read our cruising features and get inspired to take your boat to new waters in the UK, Europe and beyond
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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
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I’ll never forget the day: Storm scuppers maiden voyage
Force 8 gales and an engine room scare made MBY reader Jan van der Meer's maiden voyage on his Hatteras 70 one he'll never forget
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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
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I’ll never forget the day: I helped rescue a runaway RIB
A lazy day in a secluded anchorage in the middle of nowhere was interrupted by a runaway RIB and a rescue mission to reunite it with its owner
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Top 25 South Coast restaurants to visit by boat
Peter Cumberlidge names his favourite South Coast restaurants and explains how to get to them by boat
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VIDEO: Mallorca to the UK in a Princess V39 – Part One
In the first of a new video series, John Boyle sets off from Mallorca in his new Princess V39 and takes on the Mediterranean
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American charter boats returning to Cuba
An American charter boat has legally docked in Havana for the first time in more than 50 years, after the sanctions against Cuba were relaxed
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Greek charter market unfazed by bank closures
Athens-based RIB Cruises has claimed that the Greek charter market is moving back towards business as usual after the recent economic woes
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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
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I’ll never forget: Huge seas cause 21st birthday havoc
Aussie boater Steve Zdravco got more than he bargained for when rough seas interfered with his 21st birthday plans
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Croatia charter on the rise as Brits turn to the Balkans
The local tourist board has reported a 5% rise in British boaters taking a Croatia charter holiday since 2013
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I’ll never forget: Romantic evening ends on the rocks
A romantic evening in a sleepy Greek bay nearly ended in disaster when two boats collided, writes George Giannopoulos
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Top chartering tips for offsetting the cost of boating
Chartering your boat out for part of the season is a smart strategy for offsetting the costs of boating, writes Peter Cumberlidge
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Top tips for shared ownership to cut the costs of boating
If you find the costs of running a boat prohibitive, why not think outside the box and consider shared ownership?
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Corsica approves new mooring tax for protected areas
Boats moored in, or even visiting, Corsica could be stung by a €20 per metre per day tax under new plans
