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    Düsseldorf

    boot dusseldorf 2020

    boot Dusseldorf cancelled for 2021

    • Katy Stickland
    • January 21, 2021

    Organisers of the 2021 boot Düsseldorf have announced the cancellation of the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    One of the yachting halls at Boot Düsseldorf

    Boot Düsseldorf: Europe’s biggest boatshow

    • Theo Stocker
    • January 18, 2019

    Your guide to Boot Düsseldorf the world's largest indoor boat show, which is being held from 19-27 January 2019

    Boot 16

    Solaris 47

    • Chris Beeson
    • January 28, 2016

    Yachting Monthly visits Boot 16 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest boat show, to see the new Solaris 47

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    Latest

    Out of date flares can be disposed of at the Premier Marinas Safety Day for a charitable donation

    Flare death in Pacific reignites pyrotechnic debate

    • Heather Prentice
    • February 14, 2023

    The tragic death of a Dutch sailor on New Year’s Day after setting off a flare has reignited criticism about the use of pyrotechnic flares on yachts. The RYA is…

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    On Deck

    METS 2015: Ultra Anchor Ring

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    Cruisers like a gadget with more than one function so this will appeal. It’s a stainless steel ring with lead ballast. Slide the chain through the aperture and it can…

    METS 2015: Barton Clear Wear Pads

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    Try as they might, sometimes lines are positioned where they can wear coamings. These carbon, Kevlar and now transparent polyurethane hard-wearing pads sticks onto your coaming or any other vulnerable…

    METS 2015: VuPlex

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    OK so not exactly new but still flying under the radar in marine circles. If your last sail of the season involved peering through a stained, slightly translucent sprayhood window,…

    METS 2015: Nub

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    The Nub is essentially a lower friction (17% less apparently), lighter (at 16g), stronger (4.5 ton breaking load) friction ring, in plastic instead of alloy. ‘Racing,’ you say. And you’d…

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    Systems

    METS 2015: Rule LP900S

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    At just 5.6cm high, this low profile bilge pump has been designed for use in tight spaces. The discharge pipe can be swivelled 180 degrees from one side to the…

    METS 2015: Solar Cloth System

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    After a summer in Scotland, of all places, Nigel Calder found that solar outperformed wind 2.5:1. This is Scotland, mind. Solar is coming on stream and Solar Cloth System is…

    METS 2015: Mastervolt Touch 10

    • Graham Snook
    • November 17, 2015

    Housed within a sleek, low-profile aluminium frame, the Touch 10 allows the user to access CZone digital switching and Masterbus power electronics systems. It has a bright clear touch-sensitive colour…

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    Below Deck

    METS 2015: Waeco CRX fridge

    • Graham Snook
    • November 16, 2015

    The chilled wizards at Dometic have launched a new three-in-one solution to keep your beers cold.  It can be a two compartment fridge-freezer, or you can slide out the freezer…

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    Safety

    mets trade new marine safety gear

    NEW Marine Safety Gear for 2022

    • Fox Morgan
    • January 14, 2022

    New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available…

    METS 2015: QUIKSLING

    • Graham Snook
    • November 20, 2015

    This life-saving device is thrown to the immersed person, who flips the sling over their head. The rescuer activates it with a sharp rope tug, enabling the MOB to adopt…

    METS 2015: Plastimo SL180 Lifejacket

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    The comfortable ergonomic design of this jacket allows for a snug fit. The height of the neck/back can be adjusted so you can decide on the most comfortable position for…

    METS 2015: Dr Sails repair pack

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    A great idea to keep on board for emergencies. These clever composite repair packs from Dr Sails can be used to repair carbon or fibreglass, there is even a pack…

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    Trade

    METS 2015: Flush Fitting Padeye

    • Graham Snook
    • November 17, 2015

    Available for only to the trade at the moment. The new Rapid Marine flush fitting padeye, is suitable for all tenders and PWC’s up to 500kg in weight, it’s dead…

    METS 2015: Load bearing collar

    • Graham Snook
    • November 16, 2015

    By now, everyone is pretty convinced about the sense of using plastic seacocks: they won’t corrode and snap off while you’re not onboard, and they’re fireproof. The two big players…

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    Electronics

    mets trade marine electronics

    Marine Electronics: METS trade New Tech for 2022

    • Fox Morgan
    • January 20, 2022

    The latest round-up of marine electronics from the METS trade connect show, with DAME award winners and nominated new gear. Cristec YPower DC to DC charger This YPOWER DC-DC fan-less…

    METS 2015: Sonar Server

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    The Sonar Server is a wireless gateway for transferring your yacht’s NMEA data (both 0183 and 2000) to a smartphone or tablet. This data, speed depth wind speed and angle…

    METS 2015: Argonuat M7

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    Smartphones and tablets are great until they come into contact with the water, so wouldn’t it be great if they could be kept safely below and you could still have…

    METS 2015: iKommunicate

    • Graham Snook
    • November 19, 2015

    What is the best sailing app? The answer probably depends on you and your sailing, but pretty soon you’ll have plenty more to choose from. A group of sailor geeks…

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    Clothing

    dinghy sailing clothing new gear for 2022 mets trade

    NEW Dinghy Sailing Clothing for 2022

    • Fox Morgan
    • January 14, 2022

    Latest dinghy sailing clothing and paddle board or open water swimming shore clothes Typhoon Renvyle Hooded smock From keelboat racing, to cruising on sailing yachts, motorboats and RIBs, the new…

    METS

    METS 2015: SLAM Force 9 oilies

    • Chris Beeson
    • November 20, 2015

    SLAM's Force 9 oilies are just one of the new bits of kit Yachting Monthly found in Amsterdam at METS 2015, the world’s biggest marine equipment trade show

    METS 2015: Henri Lloyd Flex 3D Jacket

    • Graham Snook
    • November 17, 2015

    Featuring full stretch insulation, this practical jacket uses thermal non-flattening spiral wadding. The Flex 3D outer fabric and wadding offers a 4-way mechanical stretch, which works with the full stretch…

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