Sailing waterproofs needn’t break the bank. YM put seven sets of inshore and coastal oilskins under £350 to the test
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Best offshore waterproofs for sailors under £1,000
The biggest storm should be water off a duck’s back in these rugged offshore waterproofs. The YM team put six oilskins to the test to see which perform best
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
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
The best sailing books & cruising guides of 2020
The best sailing books of 2020? Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading
Best lifejackets under £300 for cruising sailors
We all have lifejackets on board, but do you know what yours is actually like to use? We test 10 lifejackets to find out
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 take your dog or cat sailing
Taking a dog or cat to sea needs extra thought on a cruising yacht, explains Erin Carey
How to service a winch: an expert’s guide
How to service a winch and keep it running smoothly