Sailing kit for kids is now just as good as the adults’ options, with many…
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Best waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors
Constant exposure to the sun can be both the highlight and the pitfall of life…
First look: Y Yachts’ Y Breeze – a 75ft daysailer? (sold with crew included!)
Y-Yachts has unveiled a fascinating new 75ft luxury daysailer concept, the Y Breeze. Y-Yachts founder Michael…
Extraordinary boats: Sailing the sustainable Ecoracer 25
This heartening story involves a crew of Italian sailing friends, who fostered a desire to…
World’s coolest: IKA Kitefoil
“Watching the gracefulness of kitefoil racing had me mesmerised the first time I saw it,”…
Best kayaking sunglasses: Sturdy pairs for kayak, canoe and paddleboard adventures
Going out for a paddle on a sunny day is a sensationally enjoyable experience, but…
Extraordinary boats: The Sam Manuard foiling mini 6.50
The past few years have seen an explosion of activity in the Mini 6.50 class,…
What to wear dinghy sailing: from bouyancy aids to boots
If you want to make a start in sailing then often a dinghy will be…
Best snorkelling set: 5 of top options for better vision underwater
Explore the wonders of the ocean for longer with a good mask and snorkel –…
How (and why) wood is making a comeback in yacht building
Why would a naval architect and structural engineer used to working with cutting edge materials…
Iridium GO! exec vs Starlink Roam: Which Sat comms system does it best
Until recently, developments in satellite communications were painfully slow, but the pace of change started…
World’s coolest yachts: Windward Passage
“A very modern boat for her times: very large stern (almost like today’s naval architecture)…
World’s coolest yachts: The Waszp
“I’d like to be able to say the AC40 [Women’s and Youth America’s Cup foiler]…
Best kayak bilge pumps for quickly and efficiently emptying your boat
For anyone doing any sort of serious paddling in a sit-inside kayak – from going…
Best designer sailing jackets: 6 top options for yacht club style
We have all been in the position where an impromptu celebratory visit to the pub/restaurant/yacht…
Best floating sunglasses: 6 floatable sunnies for active sailors
Protecting your eyes at sea is necessary for sailors, who are exposed to bright glare…
What to wear sailing: Everything you need to know
Are you are heading out on the water sailing for the first time, or perhaps…
The coolest record breaking boats
While hyper-luxury superyachts are clearly cool to look at (and would be very cool to…
The coolest catamarans and multihulls of all time
As with beauty, coolness is in the eye of the beholder. While for some, speed…
The best semi-custom superyachts
A bubble has appeared, the rise of a buoyant large yacht market sector that’s proving…