Every boat has a number of gauges for water, fuel and waste tanks. Every so often, one of them will stop working properly – giving no reading at all or…
Gear
The best deck trainers from £30 for cruising sailors
Deck shoes have moved on since the traditional leather moccasin was first designed in 1935. The YM team put 11 deck trainers to the test
Tested: Palm Folding Knife
Every yachtsman needs a really sharp knife to hand at all times, especially one that can be opened easily with one hand
How to save money on yacht survey costs
Having a yacht survey can be stressful without the right preparation. Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains how to get the best advice for your money
Servicing a Blakes seacock
Keep your Blakes seacocks in top condition with a regular service. Marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shows us how
Garmin outage: how safe is online navigation?
July's Garmin outage left Navionics customers unable to access online services including downloading charts. We talk to the cyber security firm Red Sky Alliance about the safety of online navigation…
How to service a winch: an expert’s guide
How to service a winch and keep it running smoothly
Eco friendly sailing: Best practice for green yachting
How easy is it to go eco friendly sailing? We look at the steps cruisers can take to minimise their impact on the marine environment
Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k
We put six inflatable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat
How to measure your yacht’s stability
Naval architect Julian Wolfram uses some able hands, scales and maths to explain a practical way to calculate your boat's stability