I’ve worn the same kayak life vest for over 10 years. Buy well and buy once! Here’s my top choices of the best kayak life vests or 50N buoyancy aids…
Gear
The West Marine Spring sale is here! Great savings across chandlery items for sail boats
If you are based in the US, then the West Marine sale is for you! They have their spring sale until 1 April and there’s a whole array of practical…
The new inflatable tech that could cause a revolution in paddleboards, kayaks and more
In 2007 we saw the first drop stitch-built inflatable paddleboards come on to the market, and since then paddleboarding’s popularity has skyrocketed. It’s estimated that around eight million people did…
Amazon Spring sale – save up to 40% on Portable power stations
We love to get off grid, so to speak, but we are reliant on loads of small bits of electronics to keep us connected, illuminated and working on the go.…
Amazon Spring sale – big savings on Garmin Instinct watches
There’s some big price reductions on the Garmin Instinct and the Instinct 2 right now. I’ve also thrown ina deal on Fenix 6 because that’s a really good deal too…
I love my Plastimo Iris 50 hand bearing compass, over 10 years of use it’s still good as new
Plastimo Iris 50 The ubiquitous hockey puck style of hand bearing compass. It’s virtually indestructible, has zero electronics and budget friendly. I can’t find a negative point for this compass, but…
Best hand bearing compasses. 9 Tried & Tested models
The hand bearing compass is essential for a range of jobs around the boat. We take a look at the best tried and tested hand bearing compasses, used for swinging…
Fantastic Sailing winch deals – Buy one get one free!
Sailing winch deals are rare, so when we see something exciting then we want to share it with you! West Marine are offering a Buy one Get one free offer…
I got down and dirty with boat maintenance testing a Petzl Aria 2R headtorch
Petzl Aria 2R headtorch Specifications Functions: white light low, mid, high battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, includes: Petzl core cell (can also use 3 x AAA batteries…
I went night sailing and took the Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch for a test run across the English Channel
Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch Specifications Functions: red light, green light, blink light, blue light, white light battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, comes with 3 AAA batteries,…
11 of the best new boating products coming to you in 2024
When it comes to boating kit and technology, the show that consistently delivers new launches and developments, is METs Trade show in Holland. Here, each year the DAME Awards are…
Best Musto Sailing Jacket deal: over 50% off BR2 offshore
Musto Jacket Deal Spotter! Our hawk eyed Marine Group Digital Editor, Toby, here at Yachting World spotted some excellent bargains over at Musto.com right now. I had to go and…
Best emergency bilge pumps – high capacity pumps for salvage
As someone who has prepared my own boat for Category 1, finding the best emergency bilge pumps that comply but are also easy to use has resulted in scouring shops…
Best manual bilge pump – 9 top choices
Every boat I’ve ever sailed on or cruised in has one or more of these pumps onboard. I’ve had hands on experience of all but one of these pumps. Choose…
The best GPS watch for navigating the open water
Terminology like GPS is common in most sailor’s vocabulary. But when was the last time you thought about the magnitude of this technology at sea? Well, it’s even more incredible…
The best Standard Horizon VHF marine radio for boating
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…
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.…
SwellPro Spry+ Drone review
We’ve always enjoyed photography and video-making as we’ve cruised Maunie of Ardwall, our Vancouver 38 Pilot. And ever since we first met some American sailors in Vanuatu who flew a…
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…