If you’re like me and you’ve got a healthy collection of gadgets clipped, zipped, and stashed around every bit of your foulies, then you’ve probably already clocked a few personal…
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Sailing the Pacific: ‘As we sailed away from lush Hanalei Bay, it was so beautiful I actually teared up’
After two recent deliveries sailing the Pacific to Hawaii and back, on two very different boats, with two very different crews, I’m starting to realise that, more than anything else,…
The America’s Cup is going to Naples, but what will sailing conditions be? We get an insider’s guide
When it was confirmed last week that the 38th America’s Cup would be held in Naples, Italy, the announcement was widely welcomed. The Italians’ enduring passion for the Cup –…
Great seamanship: unstepping a solid wood mast solo
The late Steve Pickard was the very essence of a cruising sailor. Never a high-aspiration man, he did not round Cape Horn or sail the Northwest Passage. Instead, he operated…
SMRT Alert AIS beacon – the beacon I wear every day
SMRT by name, smart by nature – Class M peace of mind afloat When you spend half your life jumping from a tender to a boat in pitch dark, in…
PLB vs AIS Beacon – What’s the difference and which one will save you?
PLB vs AIS Beacon – Which One’s Going to Save You What’s the best beacon or PLB for me? Let me explain how they work and suggest, perhaps you might…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
The best personal locator beacons on the market – hands on testing Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a…
Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I’m trying every bird scarer this year!
Bird mess covering you’re decks is an issue for every boat owner even if you leave your boat for a short amount of time. Leave your boat unattended for a…
Non-foiling IMOCA: Can the latest non-foilers compete at the front of the fleet
Despite their lack of foils, Eric Bellion’s and Jean Le Cam’s Raison-designed Non-foiling IMOCA sisterships (Stand as One Altavia and Tout Commence en Finistère – Armor lux respectively) were actually…
Achieving Your Dream Sailing Lifestyle
One way to achieve this dream sailing lifestyle is to become a charter yacht owner. If you have experienced a sailing charter holiday, you already understand the exhilarating feeling of…
Italy to host next America’s Cup in 2027
The 38th America’s Cup is heading to Italy: this morning, Thursday 15 May 2025 defenders Team New Zealand announced today that Naples will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup…
What happened to the Bayesian? First official report reveals events on night of fatal sinking
The UK-based Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report, released today, is the first official report into the sinking of the Bayesian which resulted in seven deaths off Sicily, including that…
Nathan Outteridge: Emirates New Team Zealand’s skipper
Nathan Outteridge has become a name synonymous with excellence in competitive sailing and he is now gearing up for one of the biggest challenges of his storied career: leading the…
Nathan Outteridge named as New Zealand’s America’s Cup skipper
The current holder of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have named Nathan Outteridge as the skipper of their team and the man who will head up their Defence…
‘I knew I needed to do something, take some action, to honour his memory… I knew I had to go to Cambodia.’
Rob Hamill wasn’t supposed to be in the water that day. Although he was tempted by the gentle cyan waves in the remote Thai anchorage, doctors had treated an infected…
‘Has ‘social media influencer’ sailing gone too far?’ – Nikki Henderson
Our defences have run out: social media has well and truly infiltrated our precious, antiquated sailing world. It’s terrifying to think that our secret passage to escapism and isolation at…
TESTED! The best waterproof head torches for sailing and boating – 2025
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Review
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Best sleeveless performance swimming wetsuit Specifications Yamamoto SCS neoprene Low modular tech Hypoallergenic materials Stable Trinity Support System Quick-release ankle panels…
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Review
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Best weatherproof tote bag for wild swimming Specifications Fully waterproof 40L capacity Made from recycled600D Oxford fabric with TPU lamination and heat-welded seams Roll-top Separate 5L, recycled,…
Steiner Navigator Pro marine binoculars VS Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass Binoculars
Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 vs. Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass : Waterproof Binoculars Compared When selecting the best marine binoculars, two prominent models stand out: the Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50…