Not all that long ago the last word in waterproof clothing was sailcloth coated with tar and some stout woollens. With no more protection than that, fishermen, sailors and explorers…
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Chatham Alcyone II deck shoes review
I’ve always hankered after a pair of Chathams. The family-run company has made country and marine footwear in Britain for over 30 years, and has earned a reputation as the…
Red Original 50N buoyancy aid review
With buoyancy aids, it’s handy to have a pocket for a handheld radio, snack and multitool, and if you’re on a boat, maybe a spare kill-cord or engine key. I…
Elan E4 review: Elan’s most fun yacht yet?
There are boats on which you want to play it safe, reef early and hunker down. The Elan E4 is not one of them; this is a boat that makes…
Marine toilet: ‘Part of the gig I’m afraid. Get in there, good luck, and call me when you’re done.’
Heads on yachts, as we all know, represent a range of challenges. Some are physical, some mechanical, and some spiritual. My personal date with destiny came after a lovely weekend…
Remigo One Electric Outboard Review
Remigo One Designed from the outset to break away from all traditional outboard motor styles, the Remigo One looks very much like a rudder. The battery is encapsulated within the…
Electric outboard motor: we test 13 options
The electric outboard motor has been around for many years, but they have either been too low powered or their lead acid batteries have made them too heavy to lift…
Oddity the yacht designed by a legendary yachtsman
Designing my own boats has resulted in a series of different craft, ranging from small, high-performance multihulls through to a sea kayak, a Cornish lugger, a huge futuristic catamaran and…
Caro wins Fastnet, yacht sinks and four dismasted in treacherous race
Caro, a Botin 52 owned and skippered by Max Klink, is the overall winner of the 50th Rolex Fastnet in a punishing race that saw one yacht sink and four…
First look: Outremer 52 – serious adventure catamaran
Multihulls are clearly booming. They’ve been popular as charter boats for a long time, thanks to the sheer amount of real estate they offer, and the appeal of life on…