Based on an engineering school graduation project, three young Frenchmen have created the BirdyFish, a…
Yachts & Gear
7 of the best swim caps for cold water swimmers
Swim caps for swimming in cold water seem like a pretty straightforward bit of kit…
5 best luxury yachts of 2022
There are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best…
Sistership of Pelagic 77 expedition yacht to be built
Construction has started on a near-identical sistership of the Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica, one…
5 best performance cruisers 2022
The European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme…
Best Mother’s Day gifts for sailors: what to buy for mum in 2022
When buying Mother’s Day gifts, think of their life span and usefulness. Will the gift…
6 of the best swim gloves for outdoor swimmers
If you’re getting into open water swimming for short fitness sessions, or in warm weather…
Best paddleboard pumps – manual and electric
Inflatable paddleboards now make up the vast majority of recreational SUPs around the world. And…
5 best family cruising yachts of 2022
Without doubt, the European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial…
Best women’s boating shoes: 9 of the best options for female sailors
Over the last decade or so, there has been an increasing emphasis on sailing kit…
Best women’s sailing jackets: 8 options to keep you warm and dry
When it comes to selecting the best women’s sailing jacket for you, the first thing…
Best sailing hats: Top boating headwear from simple caps to sou’westers and helmets
In the summer as well as a good pair of sailing sunglasses, you need a…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 7 top options for boating
Not so long ago simply locating a crew member who had fallen overboard in anything…
Second hand boats: buying an ex-charter yacht
Yacht charter companies increasingly own new yachts for only a few years, selling off sooner…
Best women’s sailing trousers: 11 of the best options
Whether it’s a quick pair of pull on trousers to keep your legs dry from…
Best sailing watches: 12 options for racing and cruising
Just as tablets and even smartphones have revolutionised how sailors use multifunction displays and instruments,…
World’s coolest yachts: Kuka Light
“Kuka Light is the most extreme keelboat I have ever sailed,” explains Mitch Booth. “At…
World’s coolest yachts: The Snipe dinghy
“I would take a complete crazy thing: a Snipe. I think it’s an excellent boat…
Coolest Yachts: Volvo Open 70 Camper
“I’ve been fortunate to race on board and race against a great many boats I…
First look: Oceanis Yacht 60 – new bluewater flagship
Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis Yacht 60, is the yard’s third model to come out…