Helly Hansen jackets are highly regarded for their wearability among sailors and marina-goers. They’re generally versatile, stylish, and comfortable, making them a winner for donning on a yacht. However, they…
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Need a new lifejacket? Grab yourself a bargain in the summer Prime sales
For any watersports user, there are all kinds of unintended swimming possibilities and should you take a knock on the head at the same time you can very quickly down.…
Swerve Amazon and grab these Decathlon deals on essential sailing kit – the best budget option just got more affordable
If you’ve been hoping to get your hands on some essential kit out without breaking the bank, here’s your chance. This Prime Day, Decathlon has slashed prices on loads of…
Best Prime Day 2025 boating deals: How to save big on sailing gear this year
It’s here! Amazon’s big summer sale, Prime Day 2025 (or what we should probably start calling Prime Week 2025, is the event is running over four days this year). Prime…
Great Seamanship: Tales from the Golden Globe Race
Ten years or so ago I was contacted by a Finnish yachtsman, Tapio Lehtinen, who was seeking assistance with his studies of astronavigation. He was obliged to become a master…
Need a cooler for boating? Get the Coleman Xtreme while it’s cheap
As we head towards a piping hot August, it’s a good idea to start thinking about how you can keep yourself and your crew cool, hydrated, and happy. Your best…
This Prime Day Helly Hansen Gilet is very comfortably discounted
In the Prime Day Helly Hansen sale, we’ve found a corker for keeping your body comfortable when you’re sailing. The Helly Hansen gilet’s price is at a new low, now…
Our editors called the Decathlon Tribord Offshore 900 Jacket the best affordable sailing jacket – now it’s even more of a bargain
Decathlon has been busy carving out its own space in the sailing gear market, which is good news for those of us working with a tighter budget. This Prime Day,…
At just £82 in the UK and $111 in the US this inflatable kayak is a favourite of our kayak tester
The Intex Challenger K2 is the company’s mid-range inflatable kayak and the one that our Kayak tester, Drew Maglio has owned and enjoyed for many years. Currently the Kayak is…
This 71% off Prime Day waterproof speaker gives you more room to boogie at sea
Cruising on holiday is a perfect opportunity to play your favourite songs and get your body moving. In the Prime Day sale, this hugely discounted waterproof speaker features a carabiner,…
This Prime Day paddle board / kayak is being offered with my most-used paddle accessory for free!
Isle might not make the cheapest inflatable paddle boards on the market, but they some of the best inflatable paddle boards on the market. Isle held a site-wide 4th July…
Southern Wind 108 review: ‘The power on tap from the sail area is phenomenal’
When it’s on, it’s on. There’s no delaying showtime. Exactly 20 hours after leaving my UK home, while still hopelessly trying to rub the jetlag out of my eyes like…
‘We paired perfect sailing with colourful evenings ashore’: Exploring unexpected Greece by boat
The wind was dying with the light after a lively passage down the western Peloponnese, but a lumpy sea remained. As we sloshed around in the swell, my wife Maxi…
Peter Burling goes offshore: America’s Cup helmsman will race on foiling Ultim trimaran
When it was announced that three-times Kiwi America’s Cup helmsman Peter Burling had not re-signed with Emirates Team New Zealand, a lot of people wondered what he was going to…
Are you ready for the Fastnet? Your guide to Rolex Fastnet Race prep
Summer came early this year, with much of northern Europe basking under stable, warm conditions throughout April and May that brought predictably light winds and sunny, dry days. The balmy…
Best changing robe: 9 of our top picks for outdoor swimmers
Swimming, paddleboarding, triathlon, surfing, sailing – however you love to get out and enjoy the water, when temperatures drop, there’s one thing that can make water sports and swimming more…
Battle of the best DSC handheld VHF marine radios : Standard Horizon HX890 vs Icom IC-M94D
Standard Horizon HX890 vs Icom IC-M94D If you’re in the market for a proper bit of handheld VHF kit, it probably comes down to two big hitters, the Standard Horizon…
Icom M94DE VHF Marine Radio review
ICOM IC-M94 VHF RADIO MARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH DSC & AIS RECEIVER First ever handheld VHF with built in AIS The Icom M94DE VHF Marine Radio is the flagship model…
Y6 first look: Designed ‘for maximum privacy and easy handling’
Over the past decade Y Yachts’ range of 70 to 90-footers has stood out from the pack in an increasingly crowded market place. These semi-custom lightweight carbon fibre yachts offer…
Roger Federer featured in SailGP docuseries ‘Racing on the Edge’
In the latest episode of SailGP docuseries Racing on the Edge, tennis champion and sporting icon Roger Federer trades sporting wisdom with Swiss SailGP driver Sébastien Schneiter. Produced in partnership…