Faster, cheaper marine satellite communication is coming to an ocean near you. Sam Fortescue investigations the options for recreational sailors
Technology
Boat cameras: Big Brother on board
The latest boat camera tech uses machine learning to help protect, manoeuvre and navigate our vessels. Sam Fortescue investigates
GPS failure: What would you do?
How would you react to GPS failure while sailing? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
Foiling yacht makes clean hydrogen for the first time
DRIFT Energy has announced it has successfully produced clean hydrogen using its first purpose-built hydrofoil sailboat in sea trials
DIY lithium-ion battery installation could leave you uninsured
Boat owners who plan to install their own lithium batteries onboard are being advised to seek professional help or risk invalidating their insurance
Best lifejackets for boaters & sailors: 15 of the best options tested
We all have lifejackets on board, but do you know what yours is actually like to use? We test 10 lifejackets to find out
Sailing apps for sailors who cruise
With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue
The technical challenges of recycling batteries
Batteries are in many ways anathema to sailors. They are heavy, finicky things, whose performance wanes with time, requiring an elaborate system to keep them in good shape. They are…
Eco sails: options for sustainable sails
Wind power may seem eco-friendly, but with most sails essentially made from plastic, it’s time for greener technology, says Sam Fortescue
Sail handling systems: push button sailing
Electric sail handling systems are not just for maxi yachts. Sam Fortescue looks at how push button sailing is filtering down to the cruising boat market