Repeatable designs are where the safe money is being spent in sailing superyachts today. While some custom yards are still attracting one-off orders, in recent years it has been designs…
Reviews
Garcia Exploration 52 test: The sailing equivalent of a 4×4 off-roader
If you were to take your partner or family to some of the world’s most remote waters, exploring the oceans from the tropics to the polar regions, which yachts would…
£644,100.00
JPK 45 boat test: A performance cruiser that provides memorable enjoyment
This quirky French cruiser has the soul of a race yacht and is full of innovations. Toby Hodges sails the JPK 45
£278,360.00
Grand Soleil 48P boat test: A yacht you’ll feel privileged to helm
Can one new performance design appeal to many tastes? Toby Hodges explores the ideas and multifarious options offered on the new Grand Soleil 48P
£406,385.00
Kraken 66 test: Could this be the ultimate ocean cruising yacht?
What would you want in an ultimate ocean cruising yacht? Here’s Kraken’s answer
£1,366,000.00
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 test: A boat that demands to be noticed
Pip Hare tests the first Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490, the eighth generation of its hugely popular cruising range
£218,322.00
Bente 39 boat test: The German yacht that dares to be different
Bente certainly isn’t following the crowd with its new 39, but does maverick style translate into usability?
£151,526.00
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 review: The pocket rocket inspired by foiling IMOCAs
Jeanneau’s latest Sun Fast is a whole bundle of fun, as Pip Hare discovered on a full test of the 3300 off La Trinite
£100,750.00
JPK 1030 test: The intuitive French flier that’s easy for couples to control
Pip Hare feels right at home on the JPK 1030 – a quick, no-nonsense boat that’s ideal for short-handers
£103,730.00
Facnor FD190 flat deck furler
Although not a new product, this webbing line furler is rarely seen outside of French performance cruising yachts, writes Rupert Holmes. It’s a great option for anyone who wants to maximise…
£2,102.00
Elliot Brown Bloxworth watch
Tough and rugged but finely crafted and cleverly designed, the Elliot Brown Bloxworth watch was put through its paces by Rob Owen.
£450.00
Musto midlayer Gore-tex blouson
We asked the Adventure sailing skippers at Rubicon3 to try the Musto midlayer Gore-tex blouson jacket on both land and sea.
£299.00
Helly Hansen Crew midlayer jacket
We asked the Adventure sailing skippers at Rubicon3 to try the Helly Hansen Crew mid-layer jacket on both land and sea.
£100.00
Slam flying jacket
This jacket is a good all-rounder, being both functional on the water and smart enough to wear on shore. It has a warm fleece lining with an elasticated waistband for…
£129.99
Henri Lloyd Elite Therm mid-layer jacket
There’s no attempt at compromise here, this jacket is a proper mid-layer jacket. Designed to be worn under foulies, the Primaloft filling is superbly warm in cold conditions and the…
£145.00
Musto Performance Winter sailing gloves
Tough palms; cold finger tips
£35.00
Gill Extreme winter sailing gloves
Adventure charter skippers Bruce Jacobs and Rachael Sprot of Rubicon3 tested the Gill Extreme gloves, which feature 1.5mm neoprene with good grip and insulation, for a season in a variety…
£39.00
Henri Lloyd Cobra winter gloves
Adventure charter skippers Bruce Jacobs and Rachael Sprot of Rubicon3 tested the Henri Lloyd Cobra winter gloves for a season in a variety of tough conditions.
£30.00
iBoating marine navigation app for iPad and Android
A surprisingly versatile and comprehensive app but not easy to use and contains some annoying quirks.
£25.00
iNavX marine navigation app for iPad and iPhone
A good all-round package and especially versatile for ability to use raster and vector charts from multiple providers.
£0.00