I’m a huge fan of wearable tech, though I haven’t always been. I was a sceptic until I tried some smart watches and the Quatix 7 was a real game…
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This Victorinox sailing knife has saved my life – Save 43% this Black Friday
Ever since I crossed my dad’s palm with silver in return for the safe transfer of a knife from him to me, I’ve thanked my knife for saving my life,…
Black Friday cooler deals: How to save up to 40% on a cool box
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…
Save up to 55% off these H2O Bushnell binoculars in this Black Friday deal
Bushnell Binoculars at less than half price? I’m not sure how they do it but if you’re in the market for some decent budget level binoculars, then these could be…
Black Friday kayak deals: Save up to 60% in the year’s biggest sales
Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, inflatable kayaks provides a real opportunity for those with limited storage or transportation to get out on the water easily. If you…
This is not a typo save 63% on this paddle board deal for Black Friday
This Roc Inflatable stand up paddle board from American manufacturer Roc is now just $224.95 for Black Friday. We should flag up here that although the listed discount is 63%…
Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 58% on smartwatches
Garmin make some of the best smartwatches available anywhere on the market. We’ve reviewed several Garmin watches and we rate them very highly, so this Cyber Monday we’ll be scoured…
At just $74.50 for Black Friday this inflatable kayak is the cheapest it’s been this year
The single-person Intex Challenger is the best Black Friday inflatable kayak deal that we have seen so far and is now the cheapest it has been since last Black Friday.…
Cyber Monday paddle board deals 2023: Save up to 63% on iSUPs
Cyber Monday is just around the corner and there’s sure to be a whole range of decent paddle board deals out there to pick up. But be warned – there…
Two new Owen Clarke explorer yachts for high latitudes cruising
A well established and regarded name in the offshore racing world, the Owen Clarke studio has in recent years been making a reputation for its bespoke explorer yacht creations. The…
Black Friday dry bag deals: Where to find the best bargains
Using a dry bag is the ideal way to protect essentials afloat, whether you are sailing, surfing, paddle boarding or any other activity that sees you in or around the…
Save 50% on the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 – BEST DEALS
Any deals to be had on power stations and I’m all over it. These portable little power packs are so versatile and can keep most items we use these days…
Ovni 430 review: new interpretation of a successful concept
The concept of rugged aluminium centreboard boats is well proven, but can a boat displacing 14 tonnes when loaded sail well in the light airs that predominate during summer in…
This Decathlon inflatable paddle board is reduced to just £149 this Black Friday week
I make no secret of the fact that I’m a big fan of Decathlon. In my experience in both my work as a watersports journalist and my ‘other hobby’ skiing,…
I’m a yachting magazine editor and this is the Black Friday Garmin watch deal I’d recommend
I have loved testing the Garmin Fenix 7 solar edition. I wasn’t a huge smart-watch fan before I got this one, but I find myself wearing this Garmin smartwatch far…
Best sailing jackets: From inshore to ocean-ready waterproofs
The massive choice of sailing jackets – and wildly varying price points – can be bewildering even for the most experienced sailors. This can make figuring out the best sailing…
What’s it like to sail to the most remote of the South Sandwich Islands?
We dropped anchor in 12m of water, a long stone’s throw from an unfriendly rocky cliff face and immediately the reality of our position set in as Vinson of Antarctica…
Is this the best way to test a yacht before you buy?
A typical first charter holiday, perhaps on a production boat in Greece or Turkey, holds a special place in most sailors’ memories, even if they go on to own their…
King of the Atlantic: Thomas Ruyant wins IMOCA class in tense Transat Jacques Vabre
Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière on For People this morning took first place in the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre in the IMOCA class. The win firmly establishes Ruyant…
5 expert tips: How to use an asymmetric spinnaker in light airs
Just as the best teams seem to find an extra high mode on the upwind legs, often they’re also very good at eking out an extra-low mode on the downwind.…