There were boats everywhere, and boats of all kinds, from the big black wherry with her gaily painted mast… to the punts of the boatmen going to and fro, and the motor-cruisers filling up with petrol, ...

Take to the seas on a family sailing trip and you'll find adventure, education and exhilaration for all ages. Here's how to do it. When it comes to family holidays, catamarans are an excellent choice, ...

Boatsy, the premier marketplace for sailing holidays, today releases data forecasting trends for 2025 and beyond, revealing that consumer demand for boat rentals is expected to continue growing and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Your booking has been confirmed and you’re counting off the days until you cast off and set sail on your holiday. However, as a first-time sailor, you might be worried about what you should take with ...

New Year's cruises offer an alternative to celebrating on land. Cruise lines host a range of festivities for the holiday. Some passengers said the sailings offer convenience and a communal celebration ...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the newest addition to its popular “Holiday Collection” for the 2025 season: the new “Magical Parisian Holiday” itinerary along the Seine. The seven-night ...

Since I acquired the sailing bug in my 30s, I have lost my appetite for hotel holidays. The urge to get on to the water and leave civilisation behind has been too great. Even in the most luxurious ...

This year's finest sailing adventures including everything from to a skippered yacht tour of Croatia to a dinghy exploration of Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon. The British Virgin Islands, with ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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