All expired deals have been removed as of 01 December 2025. Cyber Monday doesn’t always have the most going on for sailors (except when it’s the sails themselves that get…
6 race-ready new yachts: Performance designs built for speed
Got a need for speed? The last year has delivered an explosive fleet of new performance yachts designed for one thing: getting there first. Designers are leveraging every ounce of…
Price Drop! Get the Garmin Quatix 7 PRO (our ‘Best Sailing Watch 2025’) for under £500!
Stop the boats! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to grab the Garmin Quatix 7 PRO, now is your chance. We’ve spotted a phenomenal deal on what we…
Lithium battery fires: the 10-point safety checklist every boat owner needs
Resilient to heavy loads, longer lasting, smarter and, some would argue, cheaper over the long term; lithium batteries technology is now becoming more mainstream on yachts. Used not only for…
Aquila Boats: Out there starts right here
Picture a sunrise at sea. A quickening in the night sky far to the east; a hint that dawn is just below the horizon; a new day full of promise…
Why this Black Friday bargain Garmin Epix deal should be considered by anyone looking for a Garmin Fenix 7 Black Friday deal
For years, the Garmin Fenix has been the undisputed king of premium multisport GPS watches. It’s an absolute beast, known for its rugged build, huge feature set, and truly exceptional…
What does COP30 have to do with sailing? More than you think
‘Oceans must be at the forefront of climate discussions,’ says CEO of COP30 Ana Toni. With ocean issues at its centre, it’s no wonder this week’s UN Climate Conference in…
Why time on the water trumps all safety gadgets and certificates – Nikki Henderson
Boat owners, future boat owners, dreamer boat owners – the most common question they ask me is: ‘What’s going to make me and my boat safer?’ They want to know…
Expert guide to choosing a marine generator for cruising yachts
It wasn’t long ago that even ambitious cruising yachts had only the bare minimum in electrical systems. Navigation lights, a VHF radio, perhaps an electric windlass and a single GPS…
Why this 74-year-old swapped a plane for a yacht and sailed solo to seven continents
When ocean sailors are quizzed about their voyages, the most common question they are asked is: “Were you ever scared?” Harry Anderson insists he was not, but when he had…
Cyber Monday deals: this drop-stitch kayak from Decathlon is £500 off and perfect for curious sailors
All expired deals have been removed as of 01 December 2025. Drop-stitch kayaks are a middle ground between the performance of a rigid hull and the comfort and convenience of …
5 expert tips: Your guide to navigation fundamentals
I was navigating on the 80-footer Beau Geste on the Round New Caledonia Race, steaming towards a reef system when suddenly all the systems went down. We were on a…
Ian Walker joins Ainslie’s Athena: Big appointment for British Cup team
Big news from the British America’s Cup team Athena Racing, which announced today that legendary sailor and team boss Ian Walker MBE has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Walker joins…
Is the Olympic Sailing medal becoming just a participation trophy? – Matt Sheahan
What should an Olympic medal represent? Is it still sport’s ultimate accolade? Is it a demonstration that you’re the best in the world and have dedicated your entire life to…
New Wallyrocket 71: The Next Generation Racing Yacht
Wally launches a second Rocket. If the name and look seem familiar, it’s because we ran plenty of coverage of the first Wallyrocket 51 earlier this year, following its eagerly…
Inside Jazz Turner’s solo circumnavigation around Britain
On June 29 a lifeboat crew was attending a multicoloured little yacht that had run hard aground off Folkestone, on the south-east corner of England, in the early hours of…
How to futureproof your yacht: Essential refit jobs for your time in the boatyard
Time in a boatyard rarely goes exactly to plan. Investigate beyond where you usually look and you’ll almost always uncover work that wasn’t expected. The trick is to turn that…
Record-breakers and champions: World Sailing honours the 2025 World Sailors of the Year
World Sailing has recognised its top achievers, honouring two offshore stars, Charlie Dalin and Justine Mettraux, as the Rolex World Sailors of the Year. The awards highlight not only exceptional…
Neo 620 Roma & 460 Competizione first look: Two new stealthy yachts aiming to top the mini-maxi market
The red bandit. This rocketship is the second Carkeek design for Italian carbon cognoscenti Neo Yachts. The Neo 620 is its new flagship, which will muscle into the competitive mini-maxi…
Cruising South Korea: the oppressive restrictions that scuppered our plans
The sea around us was filled with orange and yellow buoys, causing my imagination to go wild with visions of fouled propellers and angry aqua farmers. The markers rose and…