Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating gear and West Marine’s Labor Day sale looks particularly good this year. There are hundreds, if…
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September 2023
In Yachting World September 2023 we bring you the inside track on the refreshed Ocean Race, our full test of the Dufour 41, plus how to prepare a multihull for…
These are the 19 Prime Day boating deals that are actually worth your attention
This year we’ve seen plenty of mediocre Prime Day boating deals, but you won’t find any here. We’ve filtered them all out to bring you only the biggest discounts, from…
Prime Day kayak deals: Last chance to grab the summer’s biggest bargains
Prime Day ends at midnight tonight, so there’s just a few hours left for paddlers to get discounts on everything from tandem kayaks to convertible SUP/kayak kits. But don’t forget,…
Prime Day drybag deals: Our pick of the best waterproof bag bargains
Salt water – the universal enemy of pretty much every sensitive bit of kit on board your yacht. Keeping your things clean and dry can be a challenge, particularly when…
Best kayak deals and paddleboard deals still included in REI’s 4th of July sale
REI.com is still running its 4th of July sale, with big discounts on a huge array of outdoor gear for your summer paddling adventures. This year’s sale features some particularly…
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…
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…
Black Friday cooler deals: Our pick of the best bargains
From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands of savvy shoppers looking out for the best Black Friday cooler deals this year. If you’re reading this, you’ve just…
Black Friday deals for cruising sailors – 6 of the best
Black Friday 2022 isn’t until 25 November, but cruising sailors can make a head start on their holiday season shopping right now. Major marine retailers such as Gael Force Marine,…
Best cold water swimming gear: 6 essential items for a winter dip
Choosing the best cold water swimming gear can be an overwhelming experience. With so many options on the market, it’s hard to know what’s essential and what’s overkill. Here at…
Best GoPros for boating: 7 action cameras for capturing your adventures afloat
GoPro’s meteoric rise to success was powered by the fact that it let users capture stunning point-of-view action sequences, the likes of which had previously been limited to professional sports…
Learn to sail: What to expect from the RYA Dinghy Level 1 Start Sailing course
There can be few more forgiving places to learn to sail than Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre in Berkshire. This inland watersports centre is home to paddleboards, kayaks, wild swimming and…
2022 ARC Bluewater Cockpit Conversations: Aspiring cruisers to gather online
Rally specialists World Cruising Club and bluewater yacht brokers Berthon International are joining forces once again this June and invite aspiring cruisers from around the globe to hop aboard and…
Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off YW subscriptions
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite sailing…
Superyacht Cup Palma set to return for 25th anniversary regatta
Racing will take place in the Bay of Palma from June 23-26, with the shoreside venue relocating to Real Club Nautico De Palma. Last year’s cancellation hasn’t dented the interest from…
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 infection rates
The organisers of the Düsseldorf Boat Show ave today announced that Europe’s biggest indoor boat show will be cancelled for 2021. In a statement, organisers Messe Düsseldorf GmbH revealed the…
How to buy Yachting World from home
Print issues You can order Yachting World print issues delivered to your door using Magazines Direct. There are subscription offers that include delivery from as little as £18.49 for six…
2019-20 Clipper Race postponed by 10 months due to Coronavirus outbreak
The 2019-20 Clipper Race is the latest major sporting event to be postponed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision was announced on Monday (March 16) after crews…
Francis Joyon sets new Hong Kong-London record on IDEC Sport
IDEC Sport sailed under the QE2 bridge at 0737 GMT to set a new Hong Kong to London record of 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds, shaving…