With the high cost of marine electronics, phone apps offer a plethora of affordable navigation data at your fingertips, says Sam Fortescue
Technology
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
Electric winches: a buyer’s guide
Electric winches are becoming cheaper and simpler to fit, making effortless sailing an affordable option, says Sam Fortescue
Electric anchor windlasses: a guide to the latest tech
Electric anchor windlasses are becoming more affordable and can take the grind out of cruising shorthanded, says Sam Fortescue
Remote boat monitoring tech for peace of mind
In a world that is more connected than ever before, it’s easy to check our yachts are safe and sound from afar with remote boat monitoring
Boat building: what will yachts be made from in the future?
Sam Fortescue shines a light on boat building jargon and looks into a future devoid of fibreglass
Hydrogen powered boats: what are the realistic options?
Hydrogen is the future of energy – everyone says so. Billions of pounds of funding have been unveiled as part of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, which includes marine sector…
Shorthanded sailing: the latest new gear
The Yachting Monthly team round up the latest marine kit for shorthanded sailing, from electric winches to furlers