COASTAL DISCOVERY THE ISLAND

or people who love the coast, there can surely be no better place than an island. Completely surrounded by the sea, nature sets the tone, and on an island the tides, winds and swell make the rules. Time is determined by the ebb and flow of streams, the rolling of waves. Being separated from the mainland, there are often cultural quirks to the place and islanders have their own accents, customs, rules and regulations – almost always more laidback and in tune with the natural world. Best of all, having a 360-degree coastline means there is always an optimum stretch of shore for your favoured activity. At any time there will be both an onshore wind and an offshore wind, depending on which side of the island you go to. For sailors looking