What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
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Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I’m trying every bird scarer this year!
Fed up of a filthy solar panel I am taking action this year. The above picture was taken after not visiting my boat for just 3 days. The birds are…
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Review
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Best sleeveless performance swimming wetsuit Specifications Yamamoto SCS neoprene Low modular tech Hypoallergenic materials Stable Trinity Support System Quick-release ankle panels…
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Review
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Best weatherproof tote bag for wild swimming Specifications Fully waterproof 40L capacity Made from recycled600D Oxford fabric with TPU lamination and heat-welded seams Roll-top Separate 5L, recycled,…
Steiner Navigator Pro marine binoculars VS Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass Binoculars
Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 vs. Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass : Marine Binoculars Compared When selecting the best marine binoculars, two prominent models stand out: the Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50…
Minn Kota Spring Savings Promotion! Save up to $500
Spring into serious savings with Minn Kota’s biggest deals of the season! Whether you’re upgrading your trolling motor or gearing up for tournament season, this is your moment to power…
I smelled burning plastic and realised my plug was melting!
Electrical fires and faulty appliances – 52% risk factor Electrical fires make up over half of all boat fires according to insurance information obtained by Boatus.com I’m no stranger to…
Best Binoculars for boating – Tested – Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50
These Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 binoculars have been used (maybe slightly abused) for the past eight years onboard my Dehler 36. I sail and race solo or double handed but…
Routing for any sailor on any device – meet Orca
Identifying the most efficient route for a passage under sail and estimating ETAs are far from trivial tasks and can therefore absorb huge amounts of time, both in preparation and…
Where will the next America’s Cup be held? Not Auckland
Kiwis are hacked off. Even enthusiasts of the America’s Cup have strong opinions on whether the country should be spending large sums of money on hosting a sport for some…
The best new yachts at the 2025 International Multihull Show
The International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte has become a must-visit event for anyone interested in the latest cruising catamarans and trimarans. It’s the place where some of the…
Leopard 46 Hybrid first look: Combining the benefits of diesel and electric
Here is another key replacement model after South African yard Robertson and Caine built over 400 of the Leopard 45. La Grande Motte will be an ideal opportunity to see…
MODX first look: Dual inflated wingsails lift the catamaran market to new heights
This truly fascinating new project has been in development for several years and is finally due to be unveiled in La Grande Motte this April. The 70ft MODX is designed…
This waterproof bag is made from recycled ocean waste: GroundTruth 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack review
Here at Yachting World, we’ve tested waterproof bags for all types of watersports needs over the years and usually we are looking at the same manufacturers, who have been producing…
Best Waterproof Backpack 2025: 6 Top Models Tested
Finding luggage solutions for your next trip that do it all can be quite a challenge. No two adventures will ever be the same, so shouldn’t the same principle be…
New Dragonfly 36: Composite folding wings reduces weight for more speed
Now this is a multihull to raise a sailor’s adrenaline. With the wish to create something special between its 32ft and 40ft models, Danish trimaran specialists Dragonfly spent two years…
Petrol outboard engines VS Electric outboard motors: real world comparison
I’ve been using outboard motors since I was a kid in the 80s. I grew up with petrol outboards. I’m from a family that loves boating. One of my earliest…
Coolest Yachts: The M32 Catamaran
As a match racer, Ian Williams frequently jumps into different classes of boats, but the Marström -designed M32 Catamaran is his pick. “What I love about the M32 is the…
Max warp speed for days on end! Pip Hare on joining Canada Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe
British IMOCA skipper Pip Hare has announced that she’ll be racing alongside Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer on Shawyer’s Be Water Positive campaign for the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race…
New Excess 13: Lightness of space throughout
Expect an added shot of excitement for this latest Excess as it’s the first drawn by the Marc Lombard studio. The La Rochelle designers have a reliable habit of developing…