The 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona this autumn is getting ever closer, something marked by all teams launching the boat upon which they will compete for the ultimate trophy in…
Toby Heppell
June 2024
In the June 2024 issue of Yachting World magazine: News All female Maiden crew wins the Ocean Globe Race America’s Cup AC75s unveiled and take to the water The rise…
Crew-Talk Plus marine Intercom review – tried and tested
Crew-Talk Plus Marine Intercom As many know, in this day and age, boats are getting larger and faster, two features which make communicating far more difficult. And with increased size…
More America’s Cup launches as Luna Rossa unveils their AC75
America’s Cup boat launches are coming thick and fast, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli becoming the third team to launch an America’s Cup AC75 boat in the last couple of…
America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand launch their AC75
Last weekend saw the unveiling of the first America’s Cup boat of this cycle as Alinghi Red Bull Racing revealed the boat they will sail in the 37th America’s Cup…
First America’s Cup boat revealed ahead of 37th AC later this year
Alinghi Red Bull Racing has rolled out the boat which the Swiss team is hoping will bring them more America’s Cup glory (Switzerland under Alinghi is a two-time winner of…
April 2024
Out now, this month’s issue of Yachting World is packed full of sailing content. Features Sail the world – Planning for his second cruising circumnavigation, Dan Bower shares advice on…
Amazon Spring Sale: Save up to 39% on Helly Hansen deals this spring season
Another Amazon sale is here, this one called the Amazon Spring Sale. As ever, these sales are more focussed on tech than kit for sailors, but Helly Hansen usually has…
Breaking barriers: How UpWind by MerConcept is aiming to usher in an offshore racing transformation
In a newly announced move, MerConcept, the offshore sailing and sustainable tech hub in Concarneau, France, has unveiled a new multihull racing program named UpWind, which is dedicated to empowering…
When is the next America’s Cup? 2024 dates released
The next America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona with six teams set to compete for sailing’s ultimate price from late August 2024. Dates for the Preliminary Regatta, Louis Vuitton…
Ben Ainslie to step down as SailGP team skipper
Sir Ben Ainslie has announced he is stepping down as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Ainslie will continue his role as CEO of Emirates GBR but will…
This is not a typo save 63% on this paddle board deal for Black Friday
This Roc Inflatable stand up paddle board from American manufacturer Roc is now just $224.95 for Black Friday. We should flag up here that although the listed discount is 63%…
At just $74.50 for Black Friday this inflatable kayak is the cheapest it’s been this year
The single-person Intex Challenger is the best Black Friday inflatable kayak deal that we have seen so far and is now the cheapest it has been since last Black Friday.…
Cyber Monday paddle board deals 2023: Save up to 63% on iSUPs
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and there’s sure to be a whole range of decent paddle board deals out there to pick up. But be warned – there…
Black Friday dry bag deals: Where to find the best bargains
Using a dry bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat, whether you are sailing, surfing, paddle boarding or any other activity that sees you in or around the…
This Decathlon inflatable paddle board is reduced to just £149 this Black Friday week
I make no secret of the fact that I’m a big fan of Decathlon. In my experience in both my work as a watersports journalist and my ‘other hobby’ skiing,…
I’ve spent the summer testing this paddle board which is now 25% off for Black Friday week
I can’t be alone in being pretty suspicious of cheap Black Friday paddle board deals on Amazon – indeed, I’ve tested a some pretty low quality cheap paddle boards in…
Le Cléac’h and Josse win the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre
French duo Armel Le Cléac’h and Sébastien Josse sailing Maxi Banque Populaire XI have won the Transat Jacques Vabre 2023, crossing the finish line at 18:19hrs local time (22:19hrs UTC)…
Great seamanship: A surprising landfall
Seefalke is a long-ended 1930s classic, built to the old 50 Square Metre rule for the Luftwaffe by Abeking & Rasmussen, one of the finest yards of the golden age…
Transat Jacques Vabre 2023: IMOCA 60s are final fleet to start
The Transat Jacques Vabre 2023 officially started on Sunday 29 October, but with a particularly strong depression scheduled to cross the fleet on Wednesday 1 November, the decision was made…