Frank Cowper published the first amateur cruising guides 120 years ago. Ben Meakins reads Cowper’s Sailing Tours and plans his own passage, reflecting on sailing then and now
Amazing Adventures
Antares Charts: One man’s mission to update Scottish charts
In a bid to bring archaic navigation information into the 21st century, Bob Bradfield has been on a one-man crusade to update charts of Scottish anchorages
Cruising to Brittany and the Channel Islands in a 21ft yacht
Carlton Douglas takes his 21ft Westerly Jouster for a fortnight’s cruise to Brittany and back, with stops in St Helier and Herm on the homeward leg
Tante Helena sailors complete their survivors’ challenge
Both Alan and Geraldine Sinfield have been diagnosed with cancer, a disease they lost their former spouses too
Cancer-fighting sailor Lori Murdock completes epic voyage
Lori has completed her sail around the UK despite having an emergency operation along the way
Disabled teen challenger gets powerboat champion backing
Shelley Jory-Leigh will lead the safety boat team for Miss Isle sailor Natasha Lambert's Sea and Summit challenge
Crew sought for round-Britain sailing adventure
Tim Gardner's 29ft yacht will leave Gosport on 5 July and circumnavigate the UK for eight weeks
Challengers gear up for a 700-mile sail and cycle
Scottish-based sailing charity able2sail launches its 3 LightHouse Challenge
Tributes paid to tragic yachtsman Roger Pratt
Condolences paid to Margaret Pratt after her husband is killed after robbers boarded their yacht in the Caribbean
Winners of the Ocean Cruising Club Awards
Celebrating the achievements of ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things on the world's oceans
Arctic explorer, 79, named Yachtsman of the Year 2013
The Rev Bob Shepton claimed the top prize at the YJA Apollo Yachtsman of the Year awards, while disabled teenager Natasha Lambert scooped Young Sailor of the Year and a…
Anna Wardley begins Isle of Wight swim
And she's off! 'Gosport's mermaid' embarks on 56-mile final challenge
Triumphant return for circumnavigation yacht
Conor and Marion Wall show that 'Toucan' do it!
Record-breaker Jeanne honoured with award
The OCC celebrates the tenacious 70-year-old's success
Around the world in a RIB in less than 60 days?
A Vendee Globe sailor, Olympic Champion, engineer and student are taking on the challenge
Special award for record-breaking deaf yachtsman
Gerry Hughes praised for his 'wonderful example of perseverance over disability'
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History maker: Guo Chuan
Hero's welcome for record-breaking solo sailor
Shackleton Epic Expedition ends triumphantly
'The Double' is completed
Well-worn cruising yachts inspire London Boat Show visitors
'Adventure, solitude, the wildlife and challenge' - reasons to set sail