8 of the best head torches, fully tested and reviewed for sailing and boating
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. (spoiler...
View ArticleSimena Ares 62 first look: the surprising superyacht
Design Unlimited has styled the interior into a ‘timeless sanctuary’ based on natural tones and materials that demand to be touchedPhoto: Yachting WorldTürkiye’s Ares Shipyard recently revealed it is...
View ArticleSunreef 100 Eco first look: unlimited range without emitting any carbon?
The Sunreef 100 Eco offers vast amounts of renewable energy via the solar panels laminated flush into the hull. But it's more than just an eco-friendly super catSunreef is celebrating two recent orders...
View ArticleWauquiez 55 first look: brimming with clever ideas
The new Wauquiez 55 is aimed squarely at the premium end of the cruising market and is the first new launch from the French brand since 2018While the graphical representations of many new designs may...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Open 7.50
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Charles Caudrelier nominates the Open 7.50The Open 7.50 is the fastest one-design sportsboat...
View ArticleSolaris 55 first look: an ‘aggressive increase in form stability’
Solaris Yachts are launching a new version of their popular Solaris 55 as the brand continues to refine their luxury fast cruisersThe Solaris 55. Photo: Motor Boat & YachtingDuring its 50th...
View ArticleGrand Soleil Blue first look: new recyclable yacht concept
The Grand Soleil Blue is a fully recyclable 10m fast and cool weekender, which is due to launch this summer and is the first yacht designed for disassembly It wasn’t until the end of a lengthy press...
View ArticleThe best marine intercom systems tested
The best marine intercom systems allow quiet conversation during all sorts of tricky maneuvers without breaking a vocal chord trying to be heard against the wind at opposite ends of a boat.I’m sure...
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 ArticleKraken 44 first look: Another serious cruiser from Kraken
The newly announced Kraken 44 will be launched in 2025 and will join the other serious cruisers in the Kraken range It’s no secret that Kraken Yachts has been planning new models to join its existing...
View ArticleTop 15 Best Marine Binoculars for navigation and pilotage – tried and tested
Good quality binoculars are an essential bit of boating kit. Our Tech Editor and YM Ocean Skipper Fox Morgan has many years and thousands of miles experience piloting around tricky estuaries and...
View ArticleBest handheld VHF marine radio: 8 feature-rich options for your boat
Marine Communications specialist, Fox Morgan takes a hands-on look at some of the best handheld VHF marine radios on the market.Significant improvements in a number of areas in recent years have seen...
View ArticleWorld’s coolest yachts: Initiatives-Coeur 3
We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Cole Brauer nominates Initiatives-Coeur 3Sam Davies’ entry in the 2020 Vendée Globe was...
View ArticleBest personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you'll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon. Tech Editor and marine safety gear and comms specialist, Fox Morgan has tested an...
View ArticleSaffier SL 46 first look: larger yacht from new larger yard
The Saffier SL 46 is the latest in an impressive line of yachts from Saffier, which has now opened a new yard to keep up with production growthSaffier Yachts has grown to become the established name in...
View ArticleBest sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising
Marine Tech Editor Fox Morgan has created a short list of 16 of the best sailing watches on the market. There's a range to suit all budgets and sailing needs, from a basic time waterproof timekeeper to...
View ArticleHutting 46 first look: stands out from the crowd
The Hutting 46 aims to please with this long distance aluminium cruising yacht featuring a number of semi-custom options. Toby Hodges reportsThis long distance aluminium cruising yacht is intended to...
View ArticleWhat to look for in the best handheld VHF marine radio
Communications Specialist and Tech Editor Fox Morgan answers some of your top questions regarding what to look for in a handheld VHF marine radio. Your burning questions answered about Handheld VHF...
View ArticleThe best downwind sails: Options explained by over 200 experienced sailors
Which downwind sails are the right choice for you? and how do you take the stress out of sail handling on a tradewind passage? Toby Hodges quizzed more than 240 skippers in last year’s ARC to find...
View ArticleBest sailing sunglasses: 8 practical options for eye protection on the water
David Harding picks out 8 pairs of the best sailing sunglasses and explains why good quality sunglasses are so important for sailors...Those of us who go afloat expose ourselves to a lot of ultraviolet...
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