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Yachts & Gear
Extraordinary boats: Trimaran Trinity
Californian sailor Terri Nelson likes nice things. One of her pet peeves, she tells me…
World’s coolest yachts: Maxi 72 Ran II
The Maxi 72 Ran II was a dominant force both inshore and offshore, sailing an…
Best women’s sailing trousers: 11 of the best options
Whether it’s a quick pair of pull-on trousers to keep your legs dry from splashing…
New yachts at Southampton Boat Show 2023
The northern hemisphere summer is drawing to a close and for sailors this means that…
Best Boat Safety Gear Labor Day Deals
Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating gear…
Labor Day weekend paddle board deals and kayak deals
West Marine’s Labor Day weekend sale features a number of great kayak deals and paddle…
These 6 boating kit deals in the West Marine Labor Day sale have got us reaching for our wallets
Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating gear…
Clothing of the future: Eco friendly sailing kit
Back in the days when togging up for a sail meant donning a stout Guernsey…
Best sailing hats: Top boating headwear from simple caps to sou’westers and helmets
Whatever the season, there are two staples you need for the open water. A good pair…
What to wear offshore sailing: your guide for comfort and safety
Offshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous experience and it is hard to imagine a…
Why the yachts of the future are already here
Imagine a future where you could buy a standard production yacht which is built not…
World’s fastest monohull: Malizia-Seaexplorer IMOCA 60
Followers of the IMOCA 60 fleet will know that two names have dominated the class over…
Best kayak shoes for protecting your feet during all sorts of paddling adventures
There are myriad styles of paddling footwear available – from wetsuit booties to sneaker-like water…
Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Although an early adopter of them, I used to think waterproof Bluetooth speakers were a…
Coolest yachts: Quantum Racing
Terry Hutchinson is tactician for the Quantum Racing TP52 and nominates the team’s Botin-designed USA…
Best water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat
With the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing many of us have our boats…
Extraordinary boats: Infiniti 52 – an incredible story and boat
When it comes to displacement, racing yachts today cover the widest spectrum – from fully…
Second hand boats: Buying a yacht to upgrade
Among brokerage listings it’s rare to see a yacht openly advertised as ‘work needed’. After…
Best Fishing Kayaks: 7 boats to serve the needs of any angler
When my wife and I moved to the coast several years ago, I finally got…