Waveline 165N Auto lifejacket At 800grams the Waveline 165N auto lifejacket is the lightest on test. Keeping it simple helps to keep it light. There’s a trend towards fancier and…
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Rescuing 319 migrants at sea: one solo sailor’s story
Ryan Ellison didn't expect his first solo passage to turn into a rescue mission. He shares the part he played in helping to assist 319 migrants at sea off the…
Baltic Athena Lifejacket for women – tested
Baltic Athena 165N Baltic Athena women’s specific lifejacket, note the low position of the trigger mechanism and the CO2 bottle. Baltic Athena Lifejacket Price from £139 Buy Baltic Athena from…
Out with the old…
Quality assured by maritime experts at the UKHO, ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts contain A2 charts to support coastal navigation around the UK. They also contain appropriate chart coverage and are…
Saving fuel when under engine for greater efficiency
Slower isn’t necessarily more efficient when motoring. Christopher Smith explains why
Offshore sailing skills: All you need to know
Will Bruton finds out what coastal cruisers should consider before taking their small yacht on an offshore adventure
Best trolling motor batteries: 6 options for electric propulsion
You can’t beat a good day’s trolling, (on a boat, that is, not the web), unless, of course, your trolling motor lets you down and you’re left huffing and puffing…
Premier Marinas Safety Day: dispose of old flares
Premier Marinas Safety Day at Universal Marina on the River Hamble will give boat owners the chance to dispose of out of date flares
Best trolling motors: 8 electric outboard alternatives
So you’re looking for an electric outboard to whizz your RIB around the harbour. Who wouldn’t want a fancy Torqeedo to hang off your transom? But at £1,450 and up,…
Books for sailors: our pick of the best new releases
Yachting Monthly literary contributor Julia Jones reviews all the latest new releases to pick the best books for sailors this summer