Nikon 7×50 Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective When I first picked up the Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass binoculars, I was curious. I’ve used many of the best…
Reviews
Lagoon 43 review: Will this voluminous new cat be the world’s most popular multihull?
Replacing a very successful model is a huge challenge for any boatbuilder. Is it best to take a conservative approach, opting for a similar design to the original with only…
£572,322.00
SMRT Alert AIS beacon – the beacon I wear every day
SMRT by name, smart by nature – Class M peace of mind afloat When you spend half your life jumping from a tender to a boat in pitch dark, in…
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 7×50 review: The Best Binoculars for boating?
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…
£399.00
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…
Moody DS48 review: Ambitious cruising plans? Look no further
Many new launches these days aim to be lighter, faster and more open. Not so the Moody DS48. From the moment you scale the boarding ladder (via steps which fold…
£805,089.00
Wallywind 110 review: ‘I’ve never ticked off stretches of coastline so effortlessly’
There are very few times I feel the need to video the scene from a day on the water simply to brag to my friends. But standing in the master…
Contest 63CS review: Superyacht-level finish
We’re sailing the Contest 63CS upwind on a glorious late autumn day in the Balearics, in supreme comfort and with minimal heel, yet maintaining 6.5-7.1 knots of boat speed in…
£2,430,914.00
Living 24/7 with my Garmin Quatix 7 Pro waterproof smartwatch for a year and I LOVE IT!
If you’ve seen my other reviews for other Garmin smart watches, such as the Quatix 6 and Quatix 7, then it’ll come as no surprise to read that I love…
Ice 66RS Review: Slippery, Premium, Performance Cruiser
Finding the right mix of geographical influences can sometimes create formidable results. I’ve sailed most new Ice yachts over the last few years and all have been Italian-designed-and-built lookers. But…
£2,237,152.00
Suunto Ocean Smart Diving and sailing watch Review
Specifications: Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED color display with sapphire glass and stainless steel bezel. Battery Life: Up to 60 hours in dive mode. Up to 50 hours with continuous GPS tracking. Dive…
Nautitech 48 Open review: No-compromise performance cruiser
Yacht design continues to advance quickly, as evidenced by the leap in performance made by the current generation of IMOCA 60s compared to just four years previously. The same is…
J/40 review: Pinnacle of evolution
Stand-out designs are often the result of a succession of well-informed evolutions rather than a revolution that turns existing thinking on its head. The J/40 is born out of a…
£294,584.00
Heyman 42PPH: Handsome new decksaloon cruiser packed with ideas and space
Think about it relative to houses, and it makes more sense. After all, who would choose to put their kitchens and living rooms in the cellar or basement? Especially if…
Garcia Exploration 60 review: We crossed the Atlantic to test this adventure cruiser
The frenetic activity of the Caribbean season had already slowed by the end of April in Anse du Marin, where Albius IV waited on the pontoon. The commanding new Garcia…
YYachts Y8 Calabash review: Sailing this semi-custom, designer cruiser
This new generation YYachts Y8 is the Griefswald yard’s third version of this 80ft size. The original, which helped launch the brand in 2015, was a Lorenzo Argento and David…
LOMO Changing Mat Bag – Drysuit and Wetsuit Bag Review
LOMO Changing Mat Bag – Drysuit and Wetsuit Bag Best changing mat for wetsuit wearers Made from tough material, this changing mat would work on any terrain—plus, you can carry…
dryrobe Changing Mat Review
dryrobe Changing Mat Best changing mat for warmth When it comes to post-swimming training, dryrobe knows its business. And this handy little changing mat feels like luxury for your cold…