Tuesday 12 May 2025 in Skaerbaek, Denmark, was a special day, a defining moment in my sailing career. I’m normally deliberately objective when testing, but I admit to really falling…
Reviews
Double catamaran review: Fountaine Pajot 41 and Fountaine Pajot 44 tested
Continued development and refinement are key drivers behind the ever-increasing popularity of cruising catamarans. The scale of the rate of change in these boats was brought home to me when…
Saare 47 review: A proper, take you anywhere cruiser
The afternoon sunlight had that sharp clarity of spring in the Baltic; warm and golden, but with cold shadows in which the world felt suspended, undecided at winter’s retreat. Silently,…
£711,249.00
Pogo RC Review: Planing performance for shorthanded sailors
Having raced tens of thousands of miles on 33-36ft yachts optimised for IRC racing, I’ve long been frustrated by the perception that only relatively heavy designs can be competitive offshore.…
Wallyrocket 51 review: Is this the world’s fastest new raceboat (on handicap)?
You have to admire the ambition. A goal to create the fastest race boat in the world (on corrected time) is no small feat, and a particularly punchy thing to…
Magic Carpet-e review: Sailing the first fully electric racing Maxi to be launched
Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones didn’t want a new boat, yet today not only has he a shiny new state of the art 100-footer, but a machine described by some as the…
JOOOL Hybrid energy and propulsion system
Anyone who has visited La Rochelle over the past 25 years will have seen the electric ferries with huge solar arrays that transport locals and visitors alike between the town…
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…
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…
Spinlock Explorer 2L Waterproof Bum Bag
I’ve been using the Spinlock Waterproof Bum Bag daily now for a few months, back and forth from the mooring, by dinghy, by RIB, rain or shine, and I’ve got…
Spinlock Explorer 35L Roll-Top Dry Bag Review – A serendipitous blue hue
The Spinlock Explorer 35L roll top dry bag and ruck sack There’s a lot of choice when it comes to dry bags, but not many combine proper waterproofing with practical…
The Gill Aqua Parka: this cozy, well-cut changing robe will keep you warm on any adventure
It was a drizzly day on our most recent sailing clothing test in Southhampton. In between shots and changing outfits, I slipped into the new Aqua Parka from Gill any…
Saffier SL46 review: A true turn-key performance yacht
Conjure an image of a contemporary performance monohull, and it’ll likely be a Swan, Grand Soleil, X-Yacht or something similar (the original Solaris 50 from 2015 springs to my mind).…
£809,000.00
RUX Waterproof Adventure Bag Review, The Kit Bag That Never Leaves My Side
Some gear quietly and without fanfare becomes part of your daily kit. You stop thinking about it, because it just… works. That’s exactly what happened with my orange RUX Waterproof…
Sena Nautitalk Crew intercom headset review: ‘Once you’ve used it, you wonder how you’ve managed without it!’
Sena Nautitalk Crew Headset – Clear Comms, No Fuss, No Shouting I can’t shout into the wind, I lose my voice really quickly and trying to communicate on larger boats…
Nikon 7X50 Ocean Pro Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective
Nikon 7×50 Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective When I first picked up the Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass binoculars, I was curious. I’ve used many of the best…
Lagoon 43 review: Will this voluminous new cat be the world’s most popular multihull?
Replacing a very successful model is a huge challenge for any boatbuilder. Is it best to take a conservative approach, opting for a similar design to the original with only…
£572,322.00
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…
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,…