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Y6 first look: Designed ‘for maximum privacy and easy handling’
Over the past decade Y Yachts’ range of 70 to 90-footers has stood out from…
World’s Coolest Yachts: Swan 55 Galiana
“Olin Stephens had designed two 6 Metres before creating his breakthrough yawl, Dorade, in 1929…
Battery power onboard hundreds of ocean-crossing skippers share their secrets
Power on board is a key equipment issue for all bluewater cruisers, whether preparing a…
A second hand yacht that holds its value? Here’s how to get one
Whisper it quietly, but yachts, and perhaps their owners too, quite often have an archetype.…
Ferrari announces radical 100ft ‘Hypersail’ foiling yacht to take offshore flight to a new dimension
The Ferrari foiling yacht project – named ‘Hypersail’ in reference to Ferrari’s three-times Le Mans…
5 new aluminium cruising yachts set to impress in 2025
For many serious cruisers, the appeal of an aluminium yacht is fundamental. These cruisers are…
Ovni 490 first look: All-aluminium Pilothouse offers great protection
Anyone who has followed the last two editions of the Vendée Globe, or even developments…
Pure 42 first look: Fast, rugged, semi-custom, aluminium yacht
The Pure 42 is a very interesting model from the board of Berckemeyer Yacht Design…
Delos Explorer 53 first look: The adventure yacht designed for Youtubers
Few people are lucky enough to be able to take a hands-on approach to the…
World’s Coolest Boats: The 29er dinghy
“When I moved out of Oppies, I wasn’t sure I wanted to sail,” Diamond recalls.…
Top 16 Best Marine Binoculars for navigation and pilotage – tried and tested
I can sit gazing through binoculars for hours. From looking at the local baby seals…
How to buy an unseen new yacht ‘off-plan’ (and why you might want to)
Buying a brand new yacht off-plan grants the owner, at least for a few weeks…
Are you ready to take on an ocean crossing? How to refit and maintain a bluewater yacht
In 2012 I bought a neglected 15-year-old Hallberg-Rassy 46 which had stood ashore unsold for…
What the M-Class?! AIS Beacons Get a New Rulebook
If you’re like me and you’ve got a healthy collection of gadgets clipped, zipped, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…