Coolest yachts: the dhow
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Bruno Dubois nominates the dhow“I always have been impressed by the dhow, the traditional...
View Article6 of the best smocks for sailing and other watersports
Smocks may bring up the mental image of a weathered fisherman, stood quayside, clutching a pipe whilst telling tales that will bend your bones. But they are the preferred waterproof top of many a...
View ArticleThe best waterproof jacket for your next ocean voyage
Everything you need to know about the outerwear that is going to keep you warm and dry wherever you are at sea. From inspecting the deck for damage to checking the shroud and cotter pins are in good...
View ArticleBest Christmas gifts for sailors: Our pick of the very best kit in 2023
Stuck for gift ideas for the sailor who has it all? Yachting World is here to help with dozens of great ideas as we list our best gifts for sailors all selected by our expert editorial teamAre you...
View ArticleIs this the best way to test a yacht before you buy?
Chartering the type of yacht you are thinking about buying may be the perfect way to test a yacht works for you before you make the leap A typical first charter holiday, perhaps on a production boat in...
View ArticleI’ve spent the summer testing this paddle board which is now 25% off for...
I test a lot of watersports kit and paddle boards for my day job and this Black Friday week deal is a great option for those looking for an affordable paddle board I can’t be alone in being pretty...
View ArticleI’m a yachting magazine editor and this is the Black Friday Garmin watch deal...
Theo Stocker, editor of our sister title Yachting Monthly, has been testing the Garmin fenix 7 solar edition for months. He explains why it makes a great Black Friday Garmin watch deal... I have loved...
View ArticleThis Decathlon inflatable paddle board is reduced to just £149 this Black...
The 10ft X100 inflatable paddle board is currently 50% off in the Black Friday sales and is the best Black Friday paddle board deal I've seen so far I make no secret of the fact that I’m a big fan of...
View ArticleSave 50% on the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 – BEST DEALS
I love a portable power station. They are so versatile for power on the go. This Jackery portable power station is a really great deal today during Black Friday week.Any deals to be had on power...
View ArticleBlack Friday dry bag deals: Where to find the best bargains
We'll be picking out some of the best Black Friday dry bag deals this week. Here's how you could save up to 45%... Using a dry bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat, whether you are...
View ArticleTwo new Owen Clarke explorer yachts for high latitudes cruising
The Owen Clark design studio currently has two bespoke yachts in build, both featuring a host of elements designed to make them proper explorer yachtsA well established and regarded name in the...
View ArticleThe Garmin Quatix 7 was a game changer for me, now there’s 33% off for Black...
A whopping 33% saving on the Quatix 7, a watch I'd buy full price? Yes indeed! What a great deal for Black Friday. I’m a huge fan of wearable tech, though I haven’t always been. I was a sceptic until I...
View ArticleAt just $74.50 for Black Friday this inflatable kayak is the cheapest it’s...
We've tested the Intex Challenger inflatable kayak heavily for 10 years and it's still going strong, so it's definitely worth buying during Black Friday week sales The single-person Intex Challenger is...
View ArticleThis is not a typo save 63% on this paddle board deal for Black Friday
This Roc Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board set is reduced by 63% for Black Friday and is now just $224.95. As a paddle board tester I'd recommend it for beginners This Roc Inflatable stand up paddle...
View ArticleSave up to 55% off these H2O Bushnell binoculars in this Black Friday deal
A pair of Bushnell waterproof binoculars from a big brand for over 50% off for Black Friday? Come on then, let the dog see the rabbit... Bushnell Binoculars at less than half price? I’m not sure how...
View ArticleThis Victorinox sailing knife has saved my life – Save 43% this Black Friday
It is no exaggeration to say that my Victorinox sailing knife saved my life in the Atlantic during a dismasting. This an excellent Black Friday deal that I am truly endorsing. Ever since I crossed my...
View ArticleFirst look: New designs from KM yachts
KM Yachts has been busily launching many new boats, including it's smallest and largest yachts to date in terms of overall volumeDutch aluminium specialists KM Yachts continues to respond to a high...
View ArticleHow to turbo-charge a round the world racer
Pip Hare on how she’s turbocharged her IMOCA 60 Medallia ahead of next year’s Vendée Globe, the ultimate race for any singlehanded offshore sailorAhead of me, the bow of Medallia is pointing at the...
View ArticleShould you ship a yacht to a destination rather than sail it?
Let the someone else take the strain to maximise your cruising time by getting a company to ship a yacht instead of sailing. Janneke Kuysters and Helen Fretter reportAt some point, perhaps in an...
View ArticleBest head torch for sailing – Gear Test
Searching for the best head torch for sailing, Fox Morgan gathered together a hot selection of some of the most popular head lamps on the market and reveals which one really is the best.What makes the...
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