5 best family yacht: our pick of the best yachts for sailing with the family
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best family yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThere are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards,...
View ArticleThe story of Cass: a yacht that was 20 years in the making
Cass is a Holman & Pye design from the early 1970s, whose build was a remarkable labour of love stretching over 20 years. Nigel Sharp reportsPhoto: Nigel SharpI used to do a lot of skydiving,”...
View ArticleCoolest yachts: MOD 70
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Sam Goodchild nominates theb MOD70 class trimaran“In terms of complexity for speed, there...
View ArticleThe best specialist yachts: new and interesting designs
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the specialist yachts category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsOften one of the most interesting categories in the European Yacht...
View ArticleBest fixed compasses: 6 options for binnacle and bulkhead mounted units
Every sailor needs a reliable and dependable fixed compass in the cockpit, allowing safe navigation while keeping on a straight heading. We pick out 6 of the best fixed compasses, both binnacle and...
View ArticleBest paddle board: Top SUPs for beginners and seasoned experts
Whether you you are new to the world of paddle boards or a seasoned SUP pro, picking the best paddle board can be a difficult decision. We take a look at some of the best options on the market Given...
View ArticleBest plus size women’s wetsuits for cold water swimming
Sian Lewis reviews six of the best plus-size women's wetsuits that are suitable for cold water swimming...Whether you’re a newbie wild swimmer or are thinking of signing up for your first triathlon, a...
View ArticleBest swimming wetsuits: 6 top options for year-round swims
Sian Lewis shares her top picks of the best cold water swimming wetsuits that will keep you cosy all year-round...Ready for a season of open water swimming? Swimming outdoors for fitness has rocketed...
View ArticleBest catamaran: Our pick of the best yachts on two hulls
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best catamaran category in the much-anticipated European Yacht of the Year AwardsThere are many categories in the European Yacht of...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Cookson 50
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Matteo Polli nominates the Cookson 50“I think the Cookson 50 is one of the coolest yachts on...
View ArticleWhat to wear kayaking: Get fully kitted out for a paddling adventure
What you wear while out on the water while paddling is crucially important – not just in terms of comfort, but also for your safetyPhoto: Getty ImagesRegular kayakers, especially those who venture out...
View ArticleThe future of chartplotters
Rupert Holmes on the future of chartplotters and onboard displays, which are developing in several directions from tablets to multifunction displaysMultifunction displays for navigation, instrument...
View ArticleSecond hand boats: How to finance a yacht
Though the majority of yacht purchases are made in cash, there are some innovative companies in the yacht finance sector that offer different ways to finance a yachtIf you are one of the many boat...
View ArticleThe best semi-custom superyachts
The 70-90ft semi-custom superyachts sector is booming. Toby Hodges explores some of the hottest new designs bridging the gap between production yachts and superyachtsA bubble has appeared, the rise of...
View ArticleThe coolest catamarans and multihulls of all time
We asked top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest catamarans and multihulls of all time, here's what they came up withAs with beauty, coolness is in the eye of the beholder. While...
View ArticleBest marine binoculars: 9 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout on board
Tech Editor Fox Morgan has many years of experience piloting around tricky estuaries and coastlines. Good binoculars are an essential bit of kit. Here's 9 of the best pairs of binoculars worth...
View ArticleThe coolest record breaking boats
We asked top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest record breaking boats of all time, here's what they came up withWhile hyper-luxury superyachts are clearly cool to look at (and...
View ArticleWhat to wear sailing: Everything you need to know
If you're wondering what to wear sailing then you've come to the right place. We've extensively tested loads of kit so we can bring you the best optionsAre you are heading out on the water sailing for...
View ArticleBest floating sunglasses: 6 floatable sunnies for active sailors
Invest in a pair of the best buoyant floating sunglasses, which will stay afloat even when dropped in water – a necessity for sailors and watersports fanatics that want to prevent losing sunglasses at...
View ArticleBest designer sailing jackets: 6 top options for yacht club style
Sailing is about enjoying the elements, and to do this you need to be in kit which will protect you, but also be comfortable in. But we also want to be stylish. Luckily there are plenty of options out...
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