The best boat knife will be a life saver and a constant sailing companion for years to come. Make sure you find the right one that suits you and what…
Gear
Best sailing boots for offshore and coastal sailing
The more you look into the subject of purchasing the the best sailing boots – whether for offshore sailing or coastal cruising , the more complex it appears to become,…
How it works: Looking after fuel: diesel, hoses and filters
Looking after fuel is essential for keeping your engine running smoothly. Callum Smedley shares his top tips
Best dog lifejacket and cat buoyancy aids
How to keep your pet safe on and around the water? A dog lifejacket or buoyancy aid is an essential bit of kit for our favourite furry sidekicks. We're all…
The tools and spares you shouldn’t sail without
Give a thought to your inventory this winter to keep you cruising next season, says Rachael Sprot
Best cordless power tools for boats
Best Cordless Power Tools for boats – and nifty accessories Sooner or later, no matter how competent or incompetent you think you are with a power tool, you’re going to…
Digital Switching: controlling your yacht from your phone
Just imagine this. As you graze a sandwich at your desk one Friday, you flick open an app on the phone to check what the wind is doing on the…
Best dry bags: 7 of the best waterproof backpacks put to the test
Going ashore can be a wet affair. Yachting Monthly went in search of rucksacks built to carry your essentials and keep them dry
Best Solar panels for off-grid power and keeping batteries charged
For many in the boating community, solar panels represent something of a holy grail. They are, after all, the gift that keeps on giving, aren’t they? Free power forever, (or…
Best hull cleaners buying guide: how to add sparkle above and below the water
It’s no secret, of course, that maintaining a beautifully clean hull is the result of both regular work and use of the right hull cleaners. Yet it’s all too easy…