Weather data is getting easier and cheaper to download. Sam Fortescue reviews the latest options and chooses the best weather apps for sailors
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Best boat knife – 10 options tried and tested
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…
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…
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
Marine satellite communication: options for recreational sailors
Faster, cheaper marine satellite communication is coming to an ocean near you. Sam Fortescue investigations the options for recreational sailors
Meaco Junior dehumidifier tested and reviewed
Meaco DD8L Junior Dehumidifier Meaco DD8L Junior dehumidifier. Made in the UK, this desiccant model from Meaco has proved very popular among boat owners because of its light weight (6kg/13lb),…
Ufesa 10L dehumidifier tested and reviewed
Ufesa 10L dehumidifier A compact and lightweight model, the Ufesa 10L dehumidifier will fit into smaller spaces and fit easily on countertops. The supplied tube will allow you to leave…
Winter sailing gear: staying comfortable on the water
If you want to sail out of season then careful thought needs to be given about winter sailing gear. Rachael Sprot explains how to keep you and your boat comfortable