Stories, guides and notes from the world of boating.
We went looking for what an annual Mediterranean berth costs and found that almost nobody publishes it. Here is why, the one figure an owner was willing to say out loud, and the six questions that make quotes comparable.
21 August 2026
We sent a Shetland 535 — 5.4 metres, half a metre of draught — to twelve Devon marinas. The smallest of them takes 11.89m. Here is why that keeps happening to small boats, and what to ask for instead.
21 August 2026
Ask ten marinas for a berth and you will get three replies, two of which say "how big is your boat?"
1 August 2026
The glamorous Balearics, the sunny Costa del Sol, the year-round Canaries and the wild green north — Spain's marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
The Baltic coast, the Mecklenburg lakes, Berlin's waterways, Hamburg and the great rivers — Germany's marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
Sardinia's turquoise coves, Sicily's volcanoes, the Venetian lagoon and the alpine lakes — the Italian marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
From the great inland seas to the tidal Zeeland delta and the wild Wadden — the Dutch marinas worth knowing, region by region, for a country built on water.
12 July 2026
From the gentle Ionian to the wind-blown Cyclades — the Greek marinas worth knowing, region by region, with honest advice on when to go and what to expect.
12 July 2026
Scotland offers some of the finest and most varied cruising in the British Isles — sheltered lochs, remote anchorages, historic canals and a west coast that rivals anywhere in Europe for scenery. It's also, in many cases, better value than the south of England. Here's our 2026 guide to the best...
9 July 2026
The United States has over 3,500 marinas listed on BerthFinder — from New England's rocky harbours to Florida's ICW and the Pacific Coast. Here's our guide to the best.
20 June 2026
The Mediterranean offers some of the world's finest sailing — reliable winds, warm waters, and thousands of marinas. Here's our guide to the best ports from Spain's Costa Brava to the Greek islands.
20 June 2026
From the Atlantic coast to the Côte d'Azur and Brittany, France has over 1,300 marinas. This guide covers the best ports of call for cruising sailors visiting France.
20 June 2026
BerthFinder now lists over 20,000 marinas across 69+ countries, making it the world's most comprehensive marina directory. Here's what that means for you.
2 June 2026
The Solent is the UK's premier sailing region. Our complete guide to the best marina berths in 2026 — Cowes to Gosport, with pricing, facilities and waiting list tips.
2 May 2026
How much does a UK marina berth cost in 2026? Explore pricing factors, regional price ranges, hidden costs, and strategies to get the best value for your boat.
28 March 2026
Moving your boat to a new marina? Use this checklist to compare marinas, evaluate facilities, check access and security, and make the right decision.
28 March 2026
Finding a marina berth in the UK can feel overwhelming. This complete guide covers berth types, where to search, waiting lists, costs, and what to consider when choosing.
28 March 2026
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