First look: wallywind110
Details been disclosed of the new Wally range of cruiser-racers, with the wallywind110 the first design to be shown under the brand's new ownership While we were given a tantalising peak last autumn of...
View ArticleBest kayak deals: Our pick of the Amazon Prime Day bargains
The Amazon Prime Day sale starts today and we’ve picked out the best kayak deals to help you bag a kayaking bargain…New for 2022, the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale (October 11-12) means that Prime...
View ArticleThe world’s most radical yacht? Onboard Flying Nikka
Meet the world’s first foiling Maxi, Flying Nikka. Designed for Mediterranean distance racing, this 60ft spaceship is going to shake up the big boat scene, writes Toby Hodges after an exclusive first...
View ArticleStan Honey: the smartest man in yachting?
Stan Honey’s career is unrivalled: from breaking records on the water in some of the world's toughest offshores, to technical innovations of it. Sean McNeill chats to the smartest man in yachting Stan...
View ArticleSecond hand boats: buying a yacht in Europe
Buying a yacht in the EU is more complicated than it once was, following Brexit, but there’s now a growing bank of knowledge on how to smooth the process. We get expert advice on some of the key...
View ArticleExtraordinary boat: S&S 61 Running Tide
Running TIde was one of the most successful S&S-designed racing yachts of the 1970s. Bought back to the USA by one of the original owners 30 years later, it’s undergone a stunning refit to race...
View ArticleBest Paddleboards for Beginners
We've tested and reviewed some of the best paddleboards for beginners and you know what? They're all pretty darned good fun!The best paddleboard for beginners has two main qualities, they’re stable and...
View ArticleBest cold water swimming gear: 6 essential items for a winter dip
If you want to be able to take to the water all-year-round, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the best cold water swimming gear. Here’s our pick of the best kit…Choosing the best cold water swimming...
View ArticleFirst look: WING 100 – one of the world’s largest megayachts
Royal Huisman reveal 100m megayacht. The radical Wing 100 concept is designed to be a true sailing yacht, not 'sail assisted' A dream team of superyacht heavyweights have collaborated to produce this...
View ArticleBest marine binoculars: 8 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout on board
Even with modern navigational electronics that give your position to within a few metres, you’d still be wise to keep a good pair of marine binoculars on board. We pick out 8 of the best...
View ArticleBest sailing jackets: from inshore to ocean-ready waterproofs
The very best of today’s technical clothing is extremely good and will keep you warm and dry in all but the most extreme conditions imaginable.The massive choice of sailing jackets – and wildly varying...
View ArticleBest waterproof bag: 8 drybags tested
Using a waterproof bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat. Toby Hodges tested a range of current backpacks and cylinder drybags to identify which is best for purposeOnce a novelty, then a...
View ArticleBest personal locator beacons and AIS units: 8 top options for boating
With the advent of the personal locator beacons (PLBs) and personal AIS units, rescue operations at sea are now much easier to perform. We take a look at the best PLBs and AIS on the market and explain...
View ArticleBeneteau and Contest look ahead with new electric yachts
Both Beneteau and Contest yachts are bringing out new designs with full electric drives as electric yachts continue to grow in size It’s more than five years since electric drives became the default...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Dilemma
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Juan Kouyoumdjian nominates DilemmaLegendary American yacht designer Nathaneal G Herreshoff...
View ArticleEarly Black Friday deals for cruising sailors – 6 of the best
Black Friday deals seem to appear earlier and earlier each year. We pick out 6 of the best Black Friday deals already available from the big marine retailers…Black Friday 2022 isn’t until 25 November,...
View ArticleStarlink for yachts: true remote connection for your boat
Phil Johnson looks at Starlink for cruising sailors and asks if internet everywhere and remote switching is set to revolutionise the boating worldImagine you’re peacefully anchored in a tight cove on...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about commissioning a new yacht
Commissioning a yacht marks the start of the ownership adventure. It is also potentially stressful; a lot must happen before you are able to sail away. We look at how to make the most of the handover...
View ArticleBlack Friday cooler deals: Our pick of the best bargains
Whether you're looking for a cooler backpack or a hard cooler, there are some great Black Friday cooler deals to be had this year....From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands...
View ArticleBlack Friday Garmin Watch Deals: Our pick of the best bargains
We pick out some of the best Black Friday deals on products we love. Here's our pick of the best Black Friday Garmin Watch deals in 2022Garmin make some of the best smart watches available anywhere on...
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