A couple of decades ago I’d have recommended anyone planning an ocean crossing without a…
Gear reviews
Teak alternatives: 4 options for decking that doesn’t cost the earth
Everyone loves an immaculate teak deck. They look great at boat shows and at chic…
Sonar and sounders: 4 new models that are good for more than just fishing
Sonar and forward-looking depth sounders are often seen as the preserve of those whose primary…
MOB retrieval gear: Jonbuoy vs Catch and Lift in head-to-head test
Jonbuoy Recovery Module The Jonbuoy is a well-respected piece of equipment. Many boat owners would…
Kids lifejackets group test: 6 models take the plunge to find the best
Inflatable kids lifejackets have come onto the market over the last few years. With their…
Naish inflatable wing-surfer: The engine for a wing-foil
First came sailing and surfing, then windsurfing, before kiteboarding, paddleboarding and more recently foiling arrived…
Tried and tested: Spinlock Deckvest VITO lifejacket
What is it? Leisure version of the lifejacket worn by pro racers Who is it…
Best boat dehumidifier: Which is the right damp buster for your yacht?
In the colder months, thoughts invariably turn to damp: one of the constant enemies yacht…
6 of the best action cameras for capturing your sailing adventures
Action cameras can go where your average camera or smartphone wouldn’t even dream. And thanks…
Best sailing boots tested: Can waterproof boots be flexible, comfortable, breathable and dry?
Your feet can be warm, your feet can be dry, or your feet can smell…
A good head torch for sailors may cost more than you expect. We put three on test
In the dead of night and as the wind gets up, there’s always work to…
On test video: folding bikes, e-bikes, electric scooters or unicycles – which is best?
Carrying a set of wheels on board your boat makes life easier and more fun…
4 of the best waterproof winter sailing gloves on test
Sailing gloves come in a wide variety of styles. Buying the best sailing gloves for…
How well does your lifejacket work? We put 3 offshore models to the test
As I plunge into the sea off the east coast of Iceland, the water temperature…
Atlantic gear survey: long-range communications at sea
Few could honestly claim they are not reliant on the internet today. The advent of…
Wind, water and solar power: how alternative energy has been transformed
Imagine a future in which there is never any need to fill up with diesel,…