French deck hardware maker Wichard has introduced a new addition to its popular Evo block range with the Wichard MXLEvo soft block shackle
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Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off YM subscriptions
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite sailing…
New gear: Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers
Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers are designed exclusively for boats that already feature Fusion marine entertainment systems. But as the Garmin-owned company is a key supplier to the serial yacht production…
New gear: YAM aluminium Rib boats
It is the Japanese engine specialist’s first foray into ally-hulled inflatables, and the YAM aluminium Rib boats are designed to complement its existing line of small outboard motors. Yamaha launched…
The best sailing books & cruising guides of 2021
The best sailing books of 2021? Julia Jones reviews the latest maritime reading
First look: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Theo Stocker takes a look at the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, the new replacement for the Oceanis 34, which is set up for simple sailing
Energy saving devices: latest tech for your boat
For most sailors finding energy saving devices that draw the minimum possible power is a crucial part of our decision making process. Of course, for those planning to cross the…
First look: Arcona 415 – first electric production yacht?
Electric propulsion is gradually becoming more and more mainstream for sailing yachts, and it makes sense. Electric yachts are virtually silent, maintenance free, have zero emissions and are ready at…
First look: Southerly 42 – bluewater beauty
There are few high-end bluewater cruising yachts that can boast a draught of just 84cm (3ft). While this increases to 2.7m (8ft 11in) while sailing, the trademark swing keel of…
First look: Hanse 460 – spacious cruiser
Hanse have long produced stylish cruisers that are comfortable to live on and perform well under sail. The new Hanse 460, which is a completely new hull, incorporates many of…