Much like cinema releases of new films, boat launches have been stymied by the pandemic while boat builders have hung on until they’ve been able to give their latest models…
Theo Stocker
Tested: Vesper Cortex VHF radio, AIS and remote monitoring
Promising to revolutionise how sailors communicate on board, the Vesper Cortex integrates VHF radio, Class B AIS, remote vessel monitoring and more
Heading upstream – Editor’s letter August 2021
Whether you’re a racer or not, Round the Island Race is quite a spectacle to be part of... Theo Stocker introduces the August 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Hatch shade tested: Oceanair Skyshade
Fed up with waking up as soon as the sun rises when sleeping in your forecabin? Theo Stocker tests the Oceanair Skyshade hatch shade
How to install a diesel heater on your boat
Installed properly, your diesel heater will last for years, but done badly, it could prove fatal. Theo Stocker discovers the difference
Eberspacher S2 D2L diesel heater: tested
Theo Stocker turns up the heat with a test of one of the new generation diesel heaters - the Eberspacher S2 D2L
Propeller antifouling tested: Prop Defender
How well does propeller antifouling work? Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker tests Prop Defender over a full season to find out
Waterproof insulated jacket tested: Gill North Hill
The Gill North Hill waterproof insulated jacket promises to be warm and windproof. Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker puts it to the test
Tie up and eat out – Editor’s letter Summer 2021
Maybe the debate about what keel or keels make for the best cruising boat is far from settled... Theo Stocker introduces the Summer 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Inflatable paddleboard test: YellowV 09 ISUP
An inflatable paddleboard is an appealing bit of kit for exploring inshore waters, rivers and creeks. We put the YellowV 09 ISUP to the test