The Cyber Monday paddleboard sale is in full swing, and I’ve already spotted some excellent paddleboard deals. My favourite is the Isle Switch Kayak/stand-up paddleboard hybrid, which is £300 off, so…
Best Cyber Monday Paddleboard deals available right now
Cyber Monday 2024 is now upon us and in recent years for those looking to get out paddling on the cheap, that means taking to the sale websites to try…
We tested these Cyber Monday dry bags – they’re tough enough for watersports adventures
Cyber Monday 2024 is here, and shoppers can land some real deals on Cyber Monday dry bags. It’s no secret that in recent years, big retailers have used various shady…
The BEST Cyber Monday Dehumidifier deals for your boat!
We recently tested a group of some of the best dehumidifiers for boats on the market with our sister magazine Yachting Monthly. So we’re well placed to bring you this…
Best Cyber Monday waterproof Binocular deals: binocular bargains for outdoor enthusiasts
If you’ve been holding out for a new pair of waterproof binoculars this year then now is your time to pick up a bargain pair. I’ve trawled through loads of…
The Best Cyber Monday boating deals 2024: the best deals on Garmin watches, sailing jackets, fish finders and more
Cyber Monday 2024 is upon us and there are plenty of bargains on offer for boaters and sailors alike. But it’s no secret that in recent years big retailers have…
Head-to-head Jules Verne attempts: two Ultim trimarans set off to try and break 40 days around the world
The two crews are both attempting to break the non-stop, around the world record – the ‘no limits’ Jules Verne Trophy – which currently stands at 40 days, 23 hours,…
I spotted this cosy Cyber Monday Musto deal for a quilted jacket, perfect for your Christmas market browsing
The Cyber Monday Musto sale is in full swing, and I’ve already spotted some excellent deals. My favourite is the Women’s Marina Long Quilted Jacket, which is 50% off, so…
Pip Hare’s guide to racing in the Southern Ocean as the Vendée Globe fleet continue south
The Vendée Globe is the world’s ultimate race course: one non-stop lap of the globe. The course starts in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on 10 November. There are three marks…
Best bestbuy deals for boaters: I found these Garmin bargains!
Whenever Cyber Monday rolls around, one of the most popular bits of boating kit people search for are Garmin watches. You do have to be a little careful when buying…
Cyber Monday Decathlon Deals for watersports users: I found some brilliant savings!
Cyber Monday 2024 is here, and Amazon is not the only place to go bargain hunting. Increasingly, other brands have jumped on the online sales bandwagon and there are some…
Great Seamanship: Ancestor – A Carriacou Sloop’s Voyage to Vancouver
Not many years ago I was privileged to become involved with the vernacular sloops of the Windward Islands while on the Caribbean island of Carriacou in the Grenadines. These cargo-carrying…
Skip Novak’s sailing adventure to survey endangered albatross: ‘We threaded through a wall of crystalline icebergs’
The mood on the Vinson of Antarctica was a wee bit on edge. Justino was staring into the radar in the pilothouse and Dion was all eyes on deck in…
This crazy pack-away Kayak that folds down like a suitcase is a Black Friday bargain with $100 off
There are plenty of inflatable kayaks and inflatable kayak deals on the market but folding kayaks are few and far between. The Oru Lake is a single-person folding kayak with…
Big savings already with these Cyber Monday Kayak deals
Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, inflatable kayaks provide a real opportunity for those with limited storage or transportation to get out on the water easily and there…
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede: first recipient of the Cape Horners’ Lifetime Achievement Award
French offshore sailor Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, who has rounded Cape Horn 12 times, has been presented with the International Association of Cape Horners' Lifetime Achievement Award
Best Cyber Monday Walmart boating deals: I’m surprised by these huge discounts!
Cyber Monday 2024 is here, and Amazon is not the only place to go bargain hunting. Increasingly, Cyber Monday Walmart boating deals have been impressive and have allowed shoppers to…
IMOCAs hit warp speed: 24hr solo sailing record falls repeatedly to hit incredible 579.86 miles
The Vendée Globe leaders are locked into near-perfect conditions, riding the leading edge of a low pressure system in the South Atlantic on a direct fast train towards Cape Town.…
I’ve tested this bargain Black Friday paddle board for over 2 years and it’s still going strong
I’ve been covering Black Friday for over five years to try to pick out the best Black Friday boating deals for a range of watersports kit. And in that time I…
Solaris 74RS first look: Alluring style with some substance below decks
I was taken with the layout and interior design of the Solaris 74RS, with its stylish, performance-cruising raised coachroof design. The first three examples have owner cabins forward with galley…