5 best performance cruisers 2022
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance cruisers 2022 category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThe European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough...
View ArticleSistership of Pelagic 77 expedition yacht to be built
A near-identical sistership of the Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica, one of the most extreme expedition yachts ever built, will be built to sail the ArcticConstruction has started on a near-identical...
View Article5 best luxury yachts of 2022
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the luxury yachts category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThere are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards,...
View ArticleBest women’s sailing trousers: 11 of the best options
Keeping your legs and lower half dry onboard requires a good pair of sailing trousers in all seasons. Marsali Taylor picks out 11 of the best women’s waterproof trousers and salopettes for...
View Article7 of the best swim caps for cold water swimmers
Get warmer, more visible in the water, and even faster with our pick of seven of the best swim caps for cold water and open water swimming; including recycled caps, winter hats and options for swimmers...
View ArticleSailing the new foiling Birdyfish dinghy
The BirdyFish is a dinghy that aims to make foiling accessible to sailors of all levels. François Tregouet took it for a test sail to see if it really does bring foiling within reachBased on an...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yacht: Pride of Baltimore II
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Andy Schell nominates Pride of Baltimore II.“What sets Pride of Baltimore II above all the...
View Article4 best bluewater cruisers of 2022
Thinking of heading off on a world-girdling cruise or just want to cross oceans in style? Here's the best bluewater cruisers of 2022 that will help you se off on a new life at seaThe results are in...
View ArticleLong term test: Offshore sailing kit
The conditions out on deck of an ocean-going yacht makes designing truly great offshore sailing kit a challenging task for equipment manufacturers.Rubicon 3’s Stuart Cook tested Zhik’s OFS900 Jacket...
View ArticleBest sailing sunglasses: 10 practical options for eye protection on the water
10 pairs of the best sailing sunglasses: David Harding explains why good quality sunglasses are so important for sailors.Those of us who go afloat expose ourselves to a lot of ultraviolet (UV)...
View Article7 of the best open water swimming shoes and booties
The best open water swimming shoes will protect your feet in the water whether you’re a keen sea swimmer or just fancy a dip in your local lido. From aquatic sandals to neoprene booties, there’s a pair...
View Article5 best special yachts of 2022
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the special yachts category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsOften one of the most interesting categories in the European Yacht of...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: My Song
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Before it was lost in a shipping accident, top racing navigator Nacho Postigo had picked the...
View ArticleFirst look: Sunreef 43 – superyacht catamaran
The recently announced Sunreef 43 will be a luxury superyacht catamaran designed to accommodate 12 guests with a 50ft wide owners cabin Sunreef has been dropping tantalising hints for some time about a...
View ArticleFirst look: Velarca 135 – eco-friendly superyacht
The Velarca 135 is designed to provide motoryacht owners with a greener, less power-hungry alternativeBilled as the ‘next generation’ yacht for eco-conscious cruisers, the Velarca 135 combines a...
View Article7 of the best swim floats for open water
Be safe and be seen in the water with a brightly coloured swimming tow float. Our pick of the top seven tow floats on the market also double up as a handy way to carry essentials as you swim. Whether...
View ArticleFastest sailboats: The teams aiming to break 80 knots
It's been nearly a decade since Sailrocket set a new record to become the world's fastest sailboat. Now two teams are hoping to set a new record with their radical designs, Mark Chisnell reportsOn 24...
View ArticleSP80: Swiss team hoping to build the fastest sailboat
SP80 has been designed to try to set a new sailing speed record and become the worlds fastest sailboat. But can the team reach their ambitious target? Kite-powered SP80 challenge uses a...
View ArticleSyroco: Radical design aiming to set a new speed record
Aiming to set a new record for the world's fastest sailboat, the Syroco team have come up with a radical concept, can the beat current record holder Sailrocket and competition SP80? Artist’s rendering...
View ArticleBoat galley accessories: essential cooking tools for cruising sailboats
After 30 years trying out various boat galley accessories, long-term cruising sailor Nica Waters offers her top recommendations for kitting out your sail boat's kitchen with a few tried and tested...
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