Whether you need to buy a present for a boating obsessed partner, sailing sibling, or paddle board loving parent, finding the best gifts for sailors and watersports enthusiasts can be…
Gear
Best boat sandals: 8 sensible summer solutions for sailing footwear
Unless it’s the weather for boots, most people wear deck shoes on a boat. They might be the conventional moccasin type or the newer generation of high-performance deck trainers, but…
Sailing Commitment around the World: book review
Sailing Commitment around the World is a must read for every young sailor and should be available at every sailing club and school, says Julia Jones
Best children’s books for youngsters who sail
Struggling to find the perfect gift for your sailing mad youngster? Yachting Monthly literary reviewer Julia Jones picks the best children's books which have just been released
Best sailing shirts: 6 technical tops for protection
Whether you are dinghy sailing or racing foils, every boater needs specialized apparel to weather the elements. Here are a half dozen of the best sailing shirts that blend technical…
How To Climb A Mast Solo And Short Handed
How to climb a mast solo: Step by step guide If you’re here because you want to know how to climb a mast, then you are in the right place!…
6 of the best: portable boat BBQ
On a hot day, cooking outside is much better idea than adding further heat below by using the galley cooker. Many a rail-mounted boat bbq exist from the simple square…
Sailing apps for sailors who cruise
With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue
Sailing thrillers to escape with this holiday
The escapism of sailing thrillers can be a real draw, especially over the holiday period. Julia Jones reviews some of the latest releases
The technical challenges of recycling batteries
Batteries are in many ways anathema to sailors. They are heavy, finicky things, whose performance wanes with time, requiring an elaborate system to keep them in good shape. They are…