Best kayak bilge pumps for quickly and efficiently emptying your boat
The best kayak bilge pumps are quick and easy to use, so you can purge water from your kayak or canoe after breeching wave or a rescue...For anyone doing any sort of serious paddling in a sit-inside...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: The Waszp
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Hattie Rogers nominates the Waszp“I’d like to be able to say the AC40 [Women’s and Youth...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Windward Passage
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Luca Bassani nominates Windward Passage“A very modern boat for her times: very large stern...
View ArticleBest swimming goggles: 6 of the best pairs for open water
Sian Lewis shares her top 6 choices for the best swimming goggles for open waterWhether you’re a regular outdoor swimmer or just love to clock up laps in your local indoor pool, a pair of good swimming...
View ArticleIridium GO! exec vs Starlink Roam: Which Sat comms system does it best
There are exciting developments from big new brands in the satcom scene, but what might suit your sailing? Rupert Holmes reportsUntil recently, developments in satellite communications were painfully...
View ArticleHow (and why) wood is making a comeback in yacht building
Rupert Holmes reports on latest developments in wooden yacht construction, and why this ancient material is being used for hi-tech contemporary designWhy would a naval architect and structural engineer...
View ArticleBest snorkelling set: 5 of top options for better vision underwater
Sian Lewis picks out the best snorkelling set for underwater explorers...Explore the wonders of the ocean for longer with a good mask and snorkel – who knows what creatures of the deep you might spot?...
View ArticleWhat to wear dinghy sailing: from bouyancy aids to boots
If you are new to the sport and can be hard to work out exactly what to wear dinghy sailing, so here's our guide to the kit you might want to consider to get you startedIf you want to make a start in...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: The Sam Manuard foiling mini 6.50
Xucia is Mini 6.50 #1081, a radical Sam Manuad foiling mini and hydrofoiling iteration of the popular single-handed class. Rupert Holmes looks at the accelerating pace of change in the Mini 6.50sThe...
View ArticleBest kayaking sunglasses: Sturdy pairs for kayak, canoe and paddleboard...
Protect your eyes and enjoy the best views during paddling adventures with a pair of the best kayaking sunglasses...A selection of the best sunglasses for kayakingGoing out for a paddle on a sunny day...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest: IKA Kitefoil
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Will Harris nominates the IKA Kitefoil“Watching the gracefulness of kitefoil racing had me...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: Sailing the sustainable Ecoracer 25
The Ecoracer 25 is the first modern recyclable sportsboat, an ORC winner which could help transform end-of-life fibreglass compositesThis heartening story involves a crew of Italian sailing friends,...
View ArticleFirst look: Y Yachts’ Y Breeze – a 75ft daysailer? (sold with crew included!)
A brand new 75ft 'luxury daysailer' concept, the Y Breeze YB75, has been unveiled by Michael Schmidt’s Y-Yachts. Toby Hodges got an exclusive chat to the design team behind this radical luxury yacht...
View ArticleBest satellite messenger and tracker for heading off the beaten path
Fox Morgan takes a look at some of the best satellite messenger and tracking devices on the market to see how they compare against each other for usability, functionality and cost of use. The best...
View ArticleBest waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors
We take a look at some of the best waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors on the market for...Constant exposure to the sun can be both the highlight and the pitfall of life on board...
View ArticleBest kayak deals and paddleboard deals in REI’s 4th of July sale
Why wait for Amazon Prime Day? You can get a great deal on kayak, inflatable paddleboards and accessories at REI right now…REI has launched its 4th of July sale early, with big discounts on a huge...
View Article4th July Paddle board deals: All the best SUP offers
Whether you're looking to get out in the water in a group, pick up a regular paddle board deal or try a new type of paddle board, there are plenty of sale options this year for your needs. We take a...
View ArticleThe best sailing kit for kids
Helen Fretter takes a look at what is on the market and selects some of the best sailing kit for kids to keep them nice and warm on the waterSailing kit for kids is now just as good as the adults’...
View ArticleCoolest yachts: J/105
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Bob Johnstone nominates the J/105“The J/105 revolutionised downwind sailing in the sport as...
View ArticleBest marine binoculars: 11 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 11 of the best pairs of binoculars worth...
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