In Yachting World November 2023 we bring you essential advice for high latitude cruising, Skip Novak’s story of an expedition to the remote South Sandwich Islands and get the latest…
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First look: Swan 108 – new maxi-era Swan
Nautor’s latest model – billed as being the first in the yard’s new Maxi Swan era – was launched in June this year and underwent sea trials in Finland’s Gulf…
M5 exclusive pictures: Ron Holland, an airplane and the largest ever sloop
The incredible M5 (ex-Mirabella V) is about to embark on a Pacific crossing, and seen here with her designer and naval architect Ron Holland. Photo: Ron Holland This 77.6-metre underwent…
Garmin Instinct – big savings on one of the best smart watches I’ve tested
What it lacks in grace, it certainly makes up for in function. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Instinct Solar is a great sports watch that can go anywhere. A…
Best Icom VHF: 6 of the most reliable radios on the market
With over 50 years of experience developing two-way radio products globally, it’s no surprise that the best Icom VHF radios are sought-after equipment in the marine industry. Whether you’re searching…
J Class: the enduring appeal of the world’s most majestic yachts
One of the most awe-inspiring sights in modern yachting is the Spirit of Tradition fleet blasting off the start line at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. It happens every year…
First look: Skaw Paradise – mould-breaking mini scow
The Skaw Paradise is a very beamy 11.3m foiling scow bow cruiser with its roots firmly in the racing scene, but with the concepts reworked to produce an ultimate cruiser.…
Best kayak helmet: Head protection for paddlers and boarders
The importance of wearing the best kayak helmet can’t be overstated. Like the best lifejacket, it could very well save your life – it’s as simple as that. But it…
A stunning superyacht showdown in Palma
Lying beneath the limestone mountains of Mallorca, the Bay of Palma draws in a sea breeze almost every afternoon in summer. It builds lazily through the morning and peters away…
Coolest boats: Cadet dinghy
“I’ve been lucky enough to sail on a good selection of the ‘coolest’ yachts and I remember the excitement of the first time sailing each of them as I’m something…
Fastest race boat? Meet Wally’s new TP52 beater, the wallyrocket51
“This will be the fastest boat in the world on corrected time,” Wally founder Luca Bassani announced at Ferretti Yachts’ global unveiling of the wallyrocket51 in September. On paper, the…
The club for young cruisers you might not have heard of
The Young Cruisers Association is not your average yacht club. In fact, it might be the largest cruising association you’ve never heard of. Its ethos is very different to any…
Best marine binoculars: 15 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout
Whether for identifying a tricky harbour entrance, taking a closer look at an approaching ship or even looking for the breeze, a decent pair of waterproof binoculars will repay their…
Dufour 41 review: game-changing 40-footer
The number of bedrooms is usually the first line of enquiry for people looking to buy a house. It helps to categorise and price a property. So it stands to…
Extraordinary boats: Trimaran Trinity
Californian sailor Terri Nelson likes nice things. One of her pet peeves, she tells me from her home in San Diego, is that even when checking into luxe hotels, as…
Great seamanship: inside a volcanic caldera in 50-knot winds
Joe Phelan is one of Ireland’s great sailors. With his wife and equal partner Trish he has been quietly standing out from the crowd for over 50 years, with dinghy…
The land of four kings: discovering Indonesia by yacht
The night is almost over when we motor our dinghy across Namatote Strait, drawn by the glinting fluorescent bulbs of a dozen fishing trimarans. The lights that attract the nightly…
Bynolyt Oceanranger marine binoculars review
Bynolyt Oceanranger marine binoculars The Bynolt Oceanranger carry case has no useful front pocket, but it’s a cut above the Searanger III: made of better material and better construction, plus…
Bynolyt Searanger III 7×50 marine binoculars review
Well, it would appear that minimal change is the order of the day and with good reason – Chris Marlow of CFM Services, the UK distributor of this Dutch binoculars…
Bushnell All Purpose 7×50 waterproof marine binoculars review
Bushnell All Purpose 7×50 waterproof marine binoculars Despite ticking all of the boxes on test these marine binoculars were outperformed by the Bynolyt models, the Konus Tornado and Plastimo Rescue…