Note: Since this piece was written Tapio Lehtinen had to be rescued in the Golden Globe Race after his beloved yacht, Asteria sank in a mere 5 minutes. It is…
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Black Friday outboard deals: 5 fantastic options
If you’ve resigned yourself to the idea that Black Friday outboards are the same price as non Black Friday outboards, think again. Discounts might be modest but uprated deals often…
Black Friday marine radio deals: 6 must-see offers
Your search for a Black Friday marine radio doesn’t have to involve compromising on features or quality. On the contrary, any of these portable handheld VHF radios would do a…
Smallest boats: The bonkers world of Microyacht adventures
Often the smallest boats to cross oceans look much like a child’s crayon picture of a little boat on a big sea, certainly Yann Quenet’s Baluchon does. Baluchon is only…
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 2 review: waterproof bluetooth speaker tested
This is my review for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 2 waterproof bluetooth speaker, but first let’s get go all Scooby Do and have a little flash back to how things…
ClubSwan 80 review: full-on 80ft racer
As we slipped our lines from the dock in Porto Cervo I was trying to conceal my disappointment. After being present at the original launch of the design for the…
Best Black Friday Helly Hansen deals – waterproof wear for sailors
Whether sailing, skiing, or just spending time outdoor, Helly Hansen is one of the best known clothing manufacturers in the outerwear space. We’ve taken a look at their own offers…
Black Friday waterproof bluetooth speaker deals: 6 of the best bargains
If you’re going to take a pair of portable speakers on your boat (or anyone else’s for that matter), you’ll want to be sure that they’re pretty rugged as salt…
Top helming tips to keep your yacht balanced
According to Andy Beadsworth, when you’re helming the boat you’re not so much steering as ‘applying load to the tiller’. “Sometimes the boat heels over and the load comes on…
Black Friday Diving Computer Deals: Our pick of the best bargains
There’s some great Black Friday Diving computer deals this year. We’ve selected a range of diving computers to suit different levels of diving experience and interests. From Scuba to Freediving.…
Black Friday Personal Locator Beacon deals
Looking for a Black Friday Personal locator beacon deal? They take a long time to come to market as they have to pass some seriously stringent rules and regulations. Therefore…
Best Black Friday Yeti deals: Save 25% off the LoadOut GoBox 30
Yeti’s range of hard coolers, flasks and cool bags has earned the brand a loyal following over the years, so if you’re looking for Black Friday Yeti deals, you’re…
Sailing to the Galapagos – a land of wonder
The first morning of passage sailing to the Galapagos Islands I leapt out of my berth at 0600, seeking an hour alone. I’d hoped to rise earlier for a full…
Best kayak vhf radio: 6 top options for offshore explorers
Whenever you set off on a sea kayaking trip there are a number of basic things everyone ought to do. These days we all put on a PFD as a…
Best Black Friday wetsuit deals
For watersports activities, the correct heat retaining, technical clothing is imperative, particularly in the winter when the water temperature can drop to as low as 7°C. If you want to…
First look: Tison 48 Elida – wooden stunner
The stunning Tison 48 design combines engineered timber construction with high-tech materials including strategic use of carbon. Designer Thomas Tison, a structural engineer with an America’s Cup and aerospace background,…
Thomas Ruyant grabs Route du Rhum victory and record
Thomas Ruyant sailing LinkedOut was has won the IMOCA 60 class in the 2022 Route du Rhum after a tight battle between himself and Charlie Dalin sailing Apivia. Although Dalin…
Everything you need to know about commissioning a new yacht
A new yacht emerging from the yard can be far from ready to go to sea. What happens between the build finishing and handover to the new owner – known…
Golden Globe skipper Tapio Lehtinen rescued by fellow competitor after 24 hours in liferaft
Golden Globe skipper Tapio Lehtinen has been rescued by fellow solo competitor Kirsten Neuschäfer after Lehtinen’s boat sank and he spent over 24 hours adrift in the southern Indian Ocean. Lehtinen…
Can the America’s Cup make great TV?
A long-rumoured America’s Cup TV series now looks set to be going ahead with a top-level studio and producers onboard. But will a docu-series drive eyes onto an event that…