Buying a brand new yacht off-plan grants the owner, at least for a few weeks…
Yachts & Gear
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…
The best new yachts at the 2025 International Multihull Show
The International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte has become a must-visit event for anyone…
Leopard 46 Hybrid first look: Combining the benefits of diesel and electric
Here is another key replacement model after South African yard Robertson and Caine built over…
MODX first look: Dual inflated wingsails lift the catamaran market to new heights
This truly fascinating new project has been in development for several years and is finally…
Best Waterproof Backpack 2025: 6 Top Models Tested
Finding luggage solutions for your next trip that do it all can be quite a…
New Dragonfly 36: Composite folding wings reduces weight for more speed
Now this is a multihull to raise a sailor’s adrenaline. With the wish to create…
Petrol outboard engines VS Electric outboard motors: real world comparison
I’ve been using outboard motors since I was a kid in the 80s. I grew…
Coolest Yachts: The M32 Catamaran
As a match racer, Ian Williams frequently jumps into different classes of boats, but the…
New Excess 13: Lightness of space throughout
Expect an added shot of excitement for this latest Excess as it’s the first drawn…
Fenix Shadowmaster vs Exposure Raw Pro: Battle of the premium head torches for sailing
As a sailor who is regularly out on the water for days (and nights) at…
Why I flew 1400 miles to pick up my favourite PLB!
The FastFind return link Personal Locator Beacon It might seem a bit excessive to fly…
Sunglasses for smaller faces? My 15 year love affair with one brand comes to an end… maybe
For over 15 years now I’ve carried a pair of Gill sunglasses in my kit…
The sailing gloves I’ve bought over and over again
A sailing necessity Sailing gloves are a sacrificial second skin, especially when handling spinnaker lines…