· Wildlife Sailing of Herne Bay run at least 50 cruises to the Margate Sands every year between April and October. These sands are similar to the Goodwin Sands but safer because the tides are less strong and there is better shelter from the waves. There is an hour allowed on the bank for watching seals, finding a variety of sea creatures, picnicking and swimming. Wildlife Sailing, The sailing times for 2005 should be on the site by the end of January.
Alan Porter, Herne Bay

· Wildlife Sailing of Herne Bay (01227 366712, wildlifesailing.com) runs at least 50 cruises to the Margate Sands every year, April to October. These are similar to the Goodwin Sands but safer because the tides are less strong and there is better shelter from the waves. There is an hour allowed on the bank for watching seals, finding a variety of sea creatures, picnicing and swimming.
Alan Porter