The six competing teams in the 37th America’s Cup are set to get their first chance to line up competitively against one another at the first America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta,…
Toby Heppell
America’s Cup: what have the teams been up to?
Several years after Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the America’s Cup back in 2021, we are about to see racing in this cycle for the first time. But what…
Labor Day weekend paddle board deals and kayak deals
West Marine’s Labor Day weekend sale features a number of great kayak deals and paddle board deals, with big discounts on offer for your paddling adventures. This year’s sale features…
What to wear offshore sailing: your guide for comfort and safety
Offshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous experience and it is hard to imagine a place where sailing is closer to its ‘purest’ form. But it also requires careful consideration…
Rolex Fastnet Race winner declared as Caro takes victory overall
Max Klink’s Botin 52, Caro, has officially been declared the winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2023, with the announcement coming early afternoon on Wednesday 26th July. “This is a…
Caro 1st in IRC Zero in Rolex Fastnet Race – can they hold on for the overall win?
Max Klink’s Botin 52, Caro, crossed the Rolex Fastnet Race finish line at 06:25:02 on Tuesday 25th July to earn the class win IRC Zero – while their corrected time…
Australia to the Seychelles on a classic Swan
It was time to go. Sailing up the east coast of Australia at the end of a cyclone season can be challenging and dangerous for even the most experienced sailors.…
Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 stacked IMOCA fleet set to entertain
The famous Rolex Fastnet Race always provides an intriguing line up of amateur and professional teams all looking for race glory as they battle the 629nm course from Cowes, round…
First look: Swallow Yachts BayCruiser 32
Look beyond the traditional styling of the Swallow Yachts BayCruiser 32 and you’ll find a thoroughly up-to-date trailer-sailer concept with carbon rig, water ballast and deep draught (2.7m) lifting keel.…
Two giant foiling trimarans set for a Fastnet Race battle
As with most big races around the world, bragging rights in the Rolex Fastnet Race race are split into two broad camps, the line honours winners (the first boat to…
August 2023 issue – on sale 13 July
In Yachting World August 2023 we bring you a vision of the future as we discover the science behind yachts coming to market in the coming years and give you…
Sony SRS-XB13 waterproof bluetooth speaker review
The Sony SRS-XB13 waterproof bluetooth speaker is my favourite speaker for use out in the water and I often take mine (for which I paid full price) with me when…
Here are the best Prime Day waterproof speaker deals I could find
As a writer and product tester across our marine group of magazines I find myself out on the water quite a lot (not to mention most of my hobbies include…
Prime Day paddle board accessories: the best deals from pumps to paddles
Note: Prime Day 2023 has now concluded, if you’re in the market for paddle board accessories from paddle to pumps and more take a look at our full paddle board…
Best Prime Day snorkel deals: get exploring beneath the waves
Finding the best snorkel can be a somewhat overwhelming task with literally thousands of options on the market, all purporting to do the same or similar things. And this Prime…
Prime Day Helly Hansen deals: Our pick of the best boating gear bargains
This Amazon Prime Day, Norwegian sailing apparel brand Helly Hansen has gone all-in with loads of items reduced from, so there’s plenty of deals to be found from this top…
Bluefin 10ft 8in Cruise paddle board review
In the last few years, stand up paddle boards have become increasingly popular and, as a result, hundreds of manufacturers have sprung up offering paddle board kits aimed squarely at…
How to follow the Rolex Fastnet Race 2023
The Fastnet Race 2023 will be the 50th edition of the event and is set to be the largest offshore yacht race in the world, with over 440 entries. The Rolex…
Spinera Light 10ft 6in stand up paddle board review
Paddle boards are a brilliantly simple way of getting around an anchorage. Their simplicity, lack of bulk and the fact that they are fun to use have made them almost…
Coolest yachts: J/105
“The J/105 revolutionised downwind sailing in the sport as the first boat over 20ft with a retractable bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker,” explains J-Boats founder Bob Johnstone. “The system was pioneered…