Coast
July 2021Coast is the only magazine to exclusively cover the coastline of the British Isles. Subscribe to discover secret beaches and hidden coves, the best shoreline restaurants and hotels, new ideas for fantastic breaks by the sea and learn more about the fascinating culture and history that surrounds us. coast tells you where the property hot spots are, gives inspiration for coastal interiors, offers craft ideas you can make yourself and goes inside the homes of people who have made the move to the seaside. From foodie trails, foraging courses and glorious glamping to stunning wildlife encounters and some of the best views in the world, coast offers the ultimate guide to our wonderful shoreline.
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welcome
It’s amazing what a group of positive, like-minded people can do when they get together. Our lovely coast community constantly inspires me, and if you read our Islands of Hope feature (page 39), I’m sure you will be inspired too. With so many negative stories about the environment, it’s great to hear such a positive one, showing that we can make a difference to our marine wildlife, and also sharing how we might do this. If you are part of a community doing similar work in your area, please do email me, I’d love to hear from you! As hotels and restaurants reopen, and we begin to venture out – excited, but also with a little trepidation – it’s good to know there are plenty of amazing places to explore without…
the crew
KEVIN PILLEY For a mercifully short time Kevin was a professional cricketer who became chief staff writer of Punch magazine. His humour, travel, lifestyle and food and drink articles appear in publications worldwide. He has visited most of the UK’s islands and become familiar with their local beverages and bars, and this month writes about island gins (page 60). He’s found that every gin maker has a story to tell and that every gin is unique. In particular, he remembers the laughter and the beauty of places he has visited, such as the Isle of Harris Distillery in the Outer Hebrides. CAROLINE WHEATER Based in the Kent countryside, Caroline is a freelance journalist whose work has been published in a variety of magazines and newspapers. She’s also coast’s contributing editor and every month…
going with the flow
It’s sultry summertime on the Western Yar River in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, and while egrets, oystercatchers and curlew hunt for shrimps and shellfish, a stand-up paddleboard session unites a group of yogis. Island-based Jenny Stewart, co-founder of the Balance + Glo yoga and fitness company, runs this seasonal SUP yoga session, and says: ‘It’s magical out there, to be away from everything in a sheltered, shallow spot of the estuary.’ It’s not just the physical aspects of paddling out that are beneficial, but also the sense of calm that descends on the class as Jenny leads them through a sequence. ‘When weather conditions are perfect – no wind and 25°C – it’s wonderful,’ she adds. Book at balanceandglo.com, and read more about Jenny on page 48 of…
catch of the day
1 THIS LEMON SQUEEZER The perfect gadget when adding zing to salads and cocktails this summer, this stainless steel squeezer makes juicing citrus fruits a doddle. Designed by Rick Stein, it comes in a set of two (£10, uniqueandunity.co.uk). 2 THIS CANISTER Squirrel away sweeties in this stylish canister, made from high-fired porcelain with a gloss glaze. The Vice Collection also features ‘Peace, ‘Love’ and ‘Woof’ in a range of coloured stripes (£128, uk.jonathanadler.com). 3 THIS DECKCHAIR Adorned with shells or fish, a Scraffito deck chair will make a handsome addition to your garden or beach picnic this summer. Made in Britain from oiled Merpauh wood and canvas sail cloth (£149, perkinsandmorley.com). 4 THIS BOTTLE The all-new Klunken water bottle is a collaboration between Swedish maker Primus and sister brand Fjällräven, designed to perfectly fit in the…
message in a bottle
Eight-year-old litter hero Rayer Waddell is joining the MCS to call on the government to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers. Rayer has been cleaning beaches since she could walk and has collected more than 300,000 plastic bottles. A Deposit Return Scheme involves paying a small deposit on top of the price of a drink. When finished, the container would be broght to a collection point, and the deposit returned. See mcsuk.org/clean-seas/drs. PLASTIC PHOTOGRAPH MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY SWIMWEAR PHOTOGRAPH FELICIASEWERINSSON.COM…
weather with you
Checking our phones for tomorrow’s forecast has become an everyday part of life, but what if we could learn how to read the skies, clouds and waves for ourselves? Nature expert and writer Tristan Gooley’s latest book might help. From how to predict when fog will clear to understanding where the breeze will come from when you’re sailing out at sea, he helps us to tune in to the secret world of weather that surrounds us and teaches us how to become captain, if not of our own ships, then at least our daily ventures in the great outdoors. The Secret World of Weather by Tristan Gooley (£20, hardback, Sceptre).…
