Best marine binoculars: 15 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout
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 15 of the best marine binoculars worth...
View ArticleThe best Cobra VHF marine radio – from handheld to fix-mounted
One of the most important tools you can have on board your boat, the best Cobra VHF marine radio will allow you to contact other sailors and the coastguard. Let’s take a closer look at the best Cobra...
View ArticleHelly Hansen jackets: the best protective gear for sailors
The very best Helly Hansen jackets that will keep you warm and dry. From sailing oceans to lakes and then down the local cafe and walking your dog. These have you covered. Helly Hansen jackets are seen...
View ArticleThe best Standard Horizon VHF marine radio for boating
Standard Horizon is considered one of the biggest names in marine communication that's why we've pulled together this guide to the best Standard Horizon handheld and fixed VHF radios.With more than 50...
View ArticleThe best GPS watch for navigating the open water
Want to understand how the best GPS watch can help at sea? Here at Yachting World, we'll walk you through important features for determining your location. Terminology like GPS is common in most...
View ArticleBest base layer: thermal clothing for year-round sailing
Still feeling the chill on the water? Perhaps you want something to keep you warm on a long overnight passage. Picking the best base layer for sailing is essential, say Toby Hodges and Rupert Holmes...
View ArticleBest manual bilge pump – 9 top choices
We like to keep the water on the outside of our boats, but inevitably water gets into the bilge. Either from rain leaks, wave inundation or a host of other reasons. Every boat should be equipped with a...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: RC44
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Cameron Appleton nominates the RC44“For sure one of the coolest yachts is none other than the...
View ArticleBest emergency bilge pumps – high capacity pumps for salvage
They seem like a cumbersome item to have onboard, but if you're preparing for an offshore challenge, cruise or race then you'll be required to carry one of these high capacity emergency bilge pumps. As...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Rambler 88
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Paul Tetlow nominates Rambler 88Rambler 88 was designed as a giant slayer. After the loss of...
View ArticleBest yacht 2024: European Yacht of the Year winners
Toby Hodges is one of the 12 strong jury who tested each of the 21 shortlisted boats aiming to be crowned best yacht 2024. He gives his verdict on the winners and nomineesIn what is dubbed as...
View ArticleExtraordinary boats: Baruna – stunning seven-year restoration
Baruna is a 1938 S&S yawl that was relaunched this summer by owner Tara Getty after a seven-and-a-half-year restoration to return her to as close to original as possible. Designed by Olin Stephens...
View ArticleBest Musto Sailing Jacket deal: over 50% off BR2 offshore
If you head over the Musto site you'll find some excellent out of season bargains. For the best Musto sailing jacket deal keep reading!Musto Jacket Deal Spotter! Our hawk eyed Marine Group Digital...
View ArticleCoolest yachts: Class 40 Lift 2
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Yoann Richomme nominates the Class 40 Lift 2The highly competitive Class 40 fleet has long...
View ArticleFareast 42C first look: full electric powered multihull
This Simonis Voogd designed Fareast 42C was conceived from the outset for full electric propulsion, although diesel power is an optionA comprehensive package from ePropulsion includes twin 20kW...
View Article11 of the best new boating products coming to you in 2024
Toby Hodges takes a look at the award-winning boating kit that will be making its way to chandleries in the coming year When it comes to boating kit and technology, the show that consistently delivers...
View ArticleSeawind 1170 first look: 39ft passagemaking catamaran
The newly launched Seawind 1170 is smaller than many new catamaran launches but should still prove a capable passagemaking multihullOver the past few years Seawind has become increasingly well...
View ArticleWant to buy a yacht in 2024? Here’s what you need to know about the used boat...
Since 2020 and the pandemic the yacht market has been busier than ever before, but has the madness finally come to an end?For anyone who’s been holding off buying, or selling a yacht things have...
View ArticleNautitech 48 Open first look: last design of legend Marc Lombard
The Nautitech 48 Open is the last design from the late, great Marc Lombard and seeks to move the 'Open' concept forwardThe latest and largest model in Nautitech’s line up, Nautitech 48 Open, hit the...
View ArticleTwo new IMOCA skippers who will be fighting at the front of the next Vendée...
The new solo Retour à La Base race set IMOCA skippers a tough challenge: but two new names rose to the top. Andi Robertson reportsOne year before the 2024 Vendée Globe, two back to back transatlantic...
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