The Oru Bay ST folding kayak turned many heads at this year’s Southampton Boat show. As a keen kayaker, canoeist and sea rower, I was keen to test it out…
Gear
Best night vision binoculars for sailors – 6 scopes
Are you looking for the best night vision binoculars for sailors or a night scope? Have a look at our handy buyers guide bringing you a neat selection of some…
Best waterproof hand warmers – 7 of the best rechargeable options
If you are looking to sail all year round – or if you are looking to spend any length of time outdoors in winter – then finding the best waterproof…
New electric furler for code 0 use
Furling systems for reaching sails have transformed the ease with which these sails can be handled, with the result that many more cruising yachts now have Code 0s and furling…
Offshore sailing clothes review
After winning the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race aboard JPK 1010 Jangada Rupert Homes provides this full offshore sailing clothes review. Rupert Holmes has some 85,000 miles of offshore…
Best birding binoculars – 6 options to spot wildlife
If you are a keen wildlife watcher, choosing the best birding binoculars for use on your boat can be a challenge. The main issue is the pay off between the…
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…
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…
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…
Garmin Quatix 7 smartwatch test and review
Garmin Quatix 7 The Garmin Quatix 7 smartwatch, the latest version of this popular sailors watch includes improvements to strengthen integration with onboard boating electronics. It’s now been equipped with…
Best waterproof bag: 8 drybags tested
Once a novelty, then a go-to item for dinghy sailors, a drybag is now a must have for all sailors and watersports enthusiasts. After all, why would you not keep…
Best Paddle boards for Beginners tested
When it comes to picking the best paddle boards for beginners there are two key considerations, you will want a stand-up paddle board that is stable and, for ease of…
Changing robes: 8 of the best dry robes for outdoor swimmers
Swimming, paddleboarding, triathlon, surfing, sailing – however you love to get out and enjoy the water, when temperatures drop, there’s one thing that can make water sports and swimming more…
Tested: SailProof android tablet
I’ve long thought that ruggedised Android tablets represent a threat to traditional marine MFD and instrument displays. They can be used very flexibly, either running a wide variety of apps,…
Sun protection for sailors: a guide to staying safe
Sailing on a sunny day is hard to beat: but apart from the mood-enhancing qualities of the sun, we all know of its dangers. After finishing our circumnavigation and returning…
Best Stargazing Binoculars: 6 Pairs for Boaters
While just about any pair of binoculars will offer an enhanced view of the heavens, when it comes to astronomy binoculars that also perform well in a marine context, the…
Best kayak brands: Your essential guide to the best makes of kayak
Whether you’re looking for a touring sea kayak, a fibreglass surfski, a plastic sit-on-top, a foldable or inflatable craft, a whitewater creek boat or a versatile river runner, there is…
Best sailing tender: get a buzz from your boat or boot
While we all crave as much helming pleasure as possible from our cruising yachts, the reality is that after making realistic space, volume and budget compromises, they may not always…
Prime day deals – DJI camera gear for capturing on the water action
This Amazon Prime Day, if you look carefully you’ll spot the tidy little bargains. Here at Yachting World we’ve done the hard work for you, so you can save time…