Coast

Coast Magazine is a perfect read for anyone who lives or dreams of living by the sea or who have a particular fondness for the many and varying aspects of the British coastline, both natural and man-made. Coast Magazine offers its readers escapism - the chance to dream about living by the sea by showing them the homes of those who already do so. It caters for those with nostalgia for the seaside. It appeals to the British love of the sea and gives readers a renewed appreciation of what it means to be an island nation.

WELCOME

THE CREW • Introducing some of the team who helped bring the Coast pages to you this month

PRETTY PEBBLES

BEACHCOMBER • Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting events that are worth knowing about

CATCH OF THE DAY

SHOP OF THE MONTH • Harbour & Tide, Margate

DOUBLE DEVON BOOK FESTIVAL FUN

CONFIDENTIAL • Our indispensable monthly guide to great things happening on our shores

THREE TO TRY… • Here’s three lovely products Coast loves this month for life on the beach:

10 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER • SU CARROLL rounds up the very best activities to do and things to see close to the coastline this month

And there’s another thing… • This month columnist MARTIN DOREY is waiting for calm to descend and beaches to empty as autumn approaches

THE UK’S TOP 12 SPOTS TO VISIT IN A CAMPERVAN • Writer MARTIN DOREY has spent a lot of time in the last few years travelling around the UK and Ireland by campervan for his Take the Slow Road series of books. Coast asked him to come up with a few ideas for amazing places to take a campervan this autumn. And here they are: 12 of the best in the UK and Ireland

(Almost) ISLAND LIFE • Hayling Island is easy to visit and a favourite with water sports enthusiasts, as SHARON GOBLE discovered on a trip to Hampshire

NET GAINS • They are a vital part of the heritage and future of Lyme Bay’s coastal communities. CHRISSY HARRIS meets the fishermen on a mission to make themselves heard – with a little help from a friend…

LYME BAY: A FLAGSHIP PROJECT

EXPLORE LYME BAY

SHIPPING FORECAST MALIN • Join WILLIAM THOMSON on his journey each month exploring a Shipping Forecast region

5 FAB SCOTTISH COASTAL HOTELS TO TRY • ANDY COOPER heads north of the border to enjoy a luxurious tour of some special hotels by the shoreline

THE NC500

MARINA NEWS • All the latest news on boating, berthing and harbour developments from around the UK

FLEXIBLE ENGINED RIB IS LAUNCHED

TORQUAY MARINA WELCOMES NEW EATERY

COAST CHARACTER • CHARLOTTE BRADMAN swapped a house in landlocked Yorkshire for coastal campervan life, and never looked back

CITY ON THE SOUTH COAST • A gorgeous natural harbour, colonies of seals and rare seabirds, plus Roman remains and a nationally important art gallery make the cathedral city of Chichester a gem, says CAROLINE WHEATER

WHERE TO STAY

HARBOUR FUN

HOT HOTEL • THE BEACHES HOTEL IN NORTH WALES

WIN A MINI-BREAK PLUS TICKETS TO THE SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW • Don’t miss Coast’s competitions page every month for chances to win fabulous prizes

BECAUSE LIFE IS BETTER BY THE SEA!

SUCCESS-GATE… • Coast is partnering with the Ramblers each month to promote coastal walking. In this month’s column, DAVID HOWARTH, organiser of the Donate a Gate scheme, explains how it works

THREE MORE TO TRY…

10 fabulous COASTAL HOMES to buy • From amazing estates with magnificent sea views to cute cottages minutes from the shore, here is this month’s round-up of cracking coastal properties on sale now

WESTWARD GO! • Property consultant ROGER PUNCH...