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Yachts & Gear
4 best bluewater cruisers of 2022
The results are in from the European Yacht of the Year Awards as the judges…
World’s coolest yacht: Pride of Baltimore II
“What sets Pride of Baltimore II above all the other boats I’ve encountered is the…
Sailing the new foiling Birdyfish dinghy
Based on an engineering school graduation project, three young Frenchmen have created the BirdyFish, a…
Sistership of Pelagic 77 expedition yacht to be built
Construction has started on a near-identical sistership of the Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica, one…
Best Mother’s Day gifts for sailors: what to buy for mum in 2022
When buying Mother’s Day gifts, think of their life span and usefulness. Will the gift…
Best paddle board pump: Manual and electric options
Inflatable paddle boards now make up the vast majority of recreational SUPs around the world.…
Best women’s boating shoes: 9 of the best options for female sailors
Over the last decade or so, there has been an increasing emphasis on sailing kit…
Best women’s sailing jackets: 8 options to keep you warm and dry
When it comes to selecting the best women’s sailing jacket for you, the first thing…
Second hand boats: buying an ex-charter yacht
Yacht charter companies increasingly own new yachts for only a few years, selling off sooner…
World’s coolest yachts: Kuka Light
“Kuka Light is the most extreme keelboat I have ever sailed,” explains Mitch Booth. “At…
World’s coolest yachts: The Snipe dinghy
“I would take a complete crazy thing: a Snipe. I think it’s an excellent boat…
Coolest Yachts: Volvo Open 70 Camper
“I’ve been fortunate to race on board and race against a great many boats I…
First look: Oceanis Yacht 60 – new bluewater flagship
Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis Yacht 60, is the yard’s third model to come out…
Navigation apps: all about user-generated guides
Pilot books used to be how we explored new destinations. Cruisers and charter sailors alike…
Best paddle board accessories: the best paddleboard gear
Stand-up paddleboarding is a pleasingly simple activity: essentially all you need is a board and…
Clarionet: famous yacht meticulously restored
At just 36ft 9in, the Sparkman & Stephens sloop Clarionet is an unassuming yacht, often…
First look: Jeanneau 64 – flagship gets an update
The Jeanneau 64, which we fondly remember sailing in a Mistral off Marseille eight years…
First look video: Hanse 460 – the French-designed Hanse
Following a generation of Judel/Vrolijk designs, the new Hanse 460 is the first from Berret…
Personal Locator Beacon review: FastFind and ResQLink head to head
Personal Locator Beacons with Return Link Service Fortunately, not many people have actually used PLBs…