For a sailor, free diving is far more than a sport or a pastime. It’s a key skill with clear practical, mental, and economic benefits. I learned them firsthand in…
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Garmin Descent MK3i Review: Is this the ultimate dive computer and smartwatch hybrid?
For years, I scuba dived and taught diving all over the world with my trusty Suunto Mosquito dive computer and apart from a battery change, it never let me down,…
The Best Garmin Watch for Sailing, Boating and more
Choosing the best sailing watch is hard enough, but when it comes to choosing the right marine smartwatch, it can feel like navigating a storm. With a sea of options…
Supercats, Maxicats, Megacats: 16 new high-performance luxury multihulls
There’s been the odd singular sailing superyacht thus far, the likes of the 44m Pendennis-built Hemisphere and Perini Navi’s recent 46m floating art gallery ArtExplorer, while JFA has quietly gone…
Don’t miss standout documentary ‘We the Surfers’ at the Ocean Film Festival 2025
This year’s Ocean Film Festival 2025, on tour in the UK through November, is a great night out for anyone interested in what goes on above, around, and under the…
How a blind sailor raced this unique rudderless catamaran around the Isle of Wight
Local dinghy classes tend to evolve to suit the particular conditions of the waters they sail in, and the Patí Català catamarans are unique to their Barcelona birthplace. The catamaran…
Why is the America’s Cup Partnership such a big deal? (Or is it the beginning of the end….)
Despite looking like another bland piece of America’s Cup politics and procedure, it is difficult to overstate the significance of the newly formed America’s Cup Partnership (ACP). First revealed a…
How to check your depth sensor calibration (and why you need to)
It’s the second day of a race weekend, an early season shakedown for boat and crew. A pleasant 12-14 knots is blowing from the eastern entrance of the Solent. The…
3,000 Miles to Paradise: Our Unexpected Reality in the Marquesas
‘Laaaaaaaaaand ho!’ The first shouts drifted through the companionway at 0545 on 25 April. Hiva Oa was visible in the pre-dawn light just off our starboard bow. French Polynesia: the…
5 Expert Tips: How to run a succesful offshore campaign on a budget
Lawrence Herbert loves his offshore racing but he and the Corazon crew are campaigning their J/133 on a tight budget. Necessity being the mother of invention, the 28-year-old and the…
Buying a Yacht for £250,000-£500,0000: Inside the World of ARC Sailors Buying Their Dream Boat
The average house in the UK today costs around £290,000. But rather than buying a house, you could spend that money on a yacht instead. While it might sound a…
Vendée Globe record-breaker Charlie Dalin won gruelling race after cancer diagnosis
French ocean racer Charlie Dalin has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and completed – and won – the gruelling 2024/25 Vendée Globe while continuing treatment for…
Beneteau First 30 review: The affordable planing cruiser that’s fun and fast
When you consider how you got into sailing and how the next generation might do so, it prompts some searching questions. Is sailing dying as a sport and a pastime?…
Sale Alert: Spot X is ANOTHER Satellite Communications Device Reduced this Amazon Big Deals Day
Every year when big deals days roll around (be it Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day or the American retail giant’s latest discount day Amazon Big Deals day, which is on…
Get Satellite Two-Way Messaging For Under £200 this Amazon Big Deals Day
One thing you’re not likely to find out in the backcountry or out at sea is cell service, and that’s why it’s so important to invest in a satellite communicator.…
Tested on the Water: The 8 Best Handheld VHF Radios for 2025
Searching for the best handheld VHF radio? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve personally tested these models on the water to bring you an expert, hands-on guide. The most…
Final Great Seamanship: Tom Cunliffe bids farewell
It’s 21 years since my old friend Andrew Bray, then editor of Yachting World, asked me to produce a six-part series taken from nautical literature entitled Great Seamanship. We started…
World’s Coolest Yachts: The Mini 6.50
“My Mini 6.50 was a Pogo 3,” recalls Crémer, who raced as a ‘bizuth’ or ‘rookie’ in the 2017 Mini Transat, making an impressive ocean racing debut in the pint-sized…
Best Waterproof Duffel Bag 2025: Keep your kit dry on the water
The demands of water-based activities—be it a long weekend of sailing, a white-water kayaking trip, or an afternoon spent paddleboarding—all require one essential piece of gear: reliable, durable luggage. While…
5 expert tips: How to be a yacht’s watch leader
Although he’s the crew boss and watch captain of 100ft Maxi yacht Scallywag in his own right, Pete Cumming is always eager to learn from the best. After operating as…