With more than 50 years of experience developing arguably some of the best marine radio communications equipment there is, it’s easy to see why any boater or sailor would want…
Helly Hansen jackets: the best protective gear for sailors
Helly Hansen jackets are seen everywhere from ski slopes to the oceans and onward to casual nights out on the town or dog walking duties! It’s a brand that seems…
How to berth and anchor a yacht in the Baltic
The Baltic offers rich and extensive cruising grounds, but much of its appeal lies in the opportunity to anchor in remote archipelagos which require a few specialised techniques to confidently…
The best Cobra VHF marine radio – from handheld to fix-mounted
Let’s take a closer look at the best Cobra VHF marine radios. If you’re looking for standard Horizon or Icom VHF marine radios, I’ve made separate guides for those too.…
How to take advantage of these fantastic cruising itineraries
Though the idea of owning a yacht to many conjures ideas of setting sail to far-flung destinations, it is not always the case that sailing from one idyllic location to…
Should you ship a yacht to a destination rather than sail it?
At some point, perhaps in an anchorage far from home, every bluewater cruiser is faced with a choice – do you sail on, or turn back and recross your wake?…
Great seamanship: Slow Boat to Uruguay
If you’ve ever dreamed about buying a boat and sailing to South America with no firm plan about what to do next, Slow Boat to Uruguay by Andrew Tunstall is…
Whale ‘pingers’ trialled to deter orcas
A new acoustic deterrent device is to be tested in the waters off Portugal to see if it will deter killer whales from making contact with yachts. Concerns have been…
Sailing to the most remote islands in the world amid ice and snow
It’s five years since our first voyage to Antarctica and we need a break from chartering to the Antarctic Peninsula. We love Southern Patagonia and the Antarctic but it’s time…
10 must-read tips for Bluewater cruising
Bluewater cruising can be a transformative journey, filled with remarkable moments and unforgettable adventures. But challenges come hand in hand with this way of life: from the constant maintenance and…
Amazing rescue: Ocean 50 trimaran sails home on one float
Luke Berry and his co-skipper Antoine Joubert were competing in the Transat Jacques Vabre on the Ocean 50 trimaran Le Rire Médecin-Lamotte when the boat suddenly dismasted and lost its…
How to turbo-charge a round the world racer
Ahead of me, the bow of Medallia is pointing at the sky. This is not poetic license; I am actually looking upwards at my bowsprit as it rises up, 50ft…
First look: New designs from KM yachts
Dutch aluminium specialists KM Yachts continues to respond to a high demand in bespoke alloy and explorer-type yacht builds. It has a handful of projects in build alongside the OC…
The Garmin Quatix 7 was a game changer for me, now there’s 33% off for Black Friday
I’m a huge fan of wearable tech, though I haven’t always been. I was a sceptic until I tried some smart watches and the Quatix 7 was a real game…
This Victorinox sailing knife has saved my life – Save 43% this Black Friday
Ever since I crossed my dad’s palm with silver in return for the safe transfer of a knife from him to me, I’ve thanked my knife for saving my life,…
Black Friday cooler deals: How to save up to 40% on a cool box
From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands of savvy shoppers looking out for the best Black Friday cooler deals this year. If you’re reading this, you’ve just…
Save up to 55% off these H2O Bushnell binoculars in this Black Friday deal
Bushnell Binoculars at less than half price? I’m not sure how they do it but if you’re in the market for some decent budget level binoculars, then these could be…
Black Friday kayak deals: Save up to 60% in the year’s biggest sales
Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, inflatable kayaks provides a real opportunity for those with limited storage or transportation to get out on the water easily. If you…
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%…
Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 58% on smartwatches
Garmin make some of the best smartwatches available anywhere on the market. We’ve reviewed several Garmin watches and we rate them very highly, so this Cyber Monday we’ll be scoured…