If you’re in the market for a Black Friday bargain then you could do a lot worse than some of these Black Friday watch deals for sailors. You can get £90 off the Garmin Quatix 6 boating smartwatch in the Black Friday sales Sailing watches come in many guises and, depending on your needs, a watch for sailing purposes can […]

Launching at METS Marine Trade show, the Icom IC-M804 is a new long-range MF/HF Class E DSC radio for ocean-going sailors and commercial non GMDSS operators. The IC-M804 is packed with features to keep users safe, including an intuitive user interface, colour TFT LCD display, audio replay, GPS and more. The IC-M804 is currently the only CE-marked Class E DSC […]

We pick out 7 of the best boating flashlights and explain why you should always have one in case of an emergency. Photo: Jeremie Lecaudey / Volvo Ocean Race Few accessories are as necessary for boating and the activity of boat ownership than a good boating flashlight. Principally, there are two types of flashlights that boaters will want to take […]

Phil Sampson takes a look at 7 of the best boat heaters to protect your yacht’s interior from the worst of the winter weather As a general rule of thumb, man-made things don’t like being left out in the cold. Take roads, for example; exposed to the elements day-in, day-out, they end up full of potholes. Similarly, boats suffer too, […]

Decathlon has been producing more and more sailing kit in recent years. With so much to chose from, what are some of the best Decathlon sailing kit options? In the world of boating kit and clothing, Decathlon is still considered something of a new kid on the block, but the French giant has been creating sailing clothing, chandlery and boating […]

When it comes to choosing the best women’s sailing jacket, there are many options to consider. Sue Pelling takes a look at coastal options also suitable for use ashore When it comes to selecting the best women’s sailing jacket, the first thing you will want to do is to weigh up the sort of sailing you are likely to be […]

A warm, waterproof jacket’s a given if you’re out cruising, but your legs get just as cold. Marsali Taylor picks out 10 of the best women’s waterproof trousers for sailing. Photo: Graham Snook / Yachting Monthly Jeans and waterproof trousers may be enough for summer daysails, with thermal leggings under your trousers for windier days, but for anything more I’d […]

The IC-M510 is a stylish, new advanced VHF/DSC marine radio from Icom that gives smartphone control of your radio using the RS-M500 app (iOS/Android). Up to three smartphones can act as remote controllers for the new IC-M510 via the radio’s WLAN. It is even possible to have an intercom function between your smartphone and the radio itself. The introduction of […]

Waterproof enough for a day on the water, but lightweight enough for when the temperature passes 20C, the Zhik INS100 strikes a fine balance. The Zhik INS100 came in handy during a day testing inflatable dinghies in Lymington It’s not hard to find a sailing jacket that can serve multiple purposes, but if you want complete protection from spray in […]

Phil Sampson takes a look at 10 of the best boat rope options on the market, including twisted and braided versions suitable for docking ‘Give ’em enough rope…’ You know the rest; it’s an expression that’s been around for more than 350 years. But there’s one place this time-honoured truism doesn’t hold true, and that’s on a boat, where not […]