Railblaza C-Tug Dinghy Wheels review
RailBlaza's C-Tug Dinghy Wheels are a practical, lightweight and affordable option that can transform the practicality of your dinghy A good, durable set of transom dinghy wheels can be...
View ArticleMotorloc Atlantic outboard Slot Loc review
A good outboard lock is a worthwhile investment and the Motorloc Atlantic Slot Loc is one of the best we've triedIt’s an unfortunate truth that we’ve all either had an outboard stolen or at least know...
View ArticleTheragun Pro review – is a massage gun useful for sailors?
Tired of back and joint pain, Yachting World's Toby Hodges has spent a season using Therabody’s Theragun Pro to find out if percussive therapy can be helpful on a yacht? It’s an age thing. You reach a...
View ArticleSatellite communication: how to stay connected at sea
How do you choose which satellite communication device to use for ocean sailing? By learning from others! Toby Hodges crunches the data from 216 skippers on the latest Atlantic rally for cruisersOur...
View ArticleMusto LPX Primaloft Stretch Midlayer Jacket review
Toby Hodges tests the Musto LPX Midlayer jacket and finds it the ideal addition to an autumn or spring sailing kit bagThe Musto LPX Primaloft Stretch Midlayer Jacket has been my go-to jacket for the...
View ArticleNorth Sails Performance Trimmers fast dry shorts review
Toby Hodges tests out North Sails' new Trimmers fast dry shorts and finds them to be light and stretchy providing ease of movement and, after a year on test, they are showing impressive longevity North...
View ArticleFirst look: Fountaine-Pajot Aura 51
Accommodation on a small superyacht scale but in a smaller package is the offer from the Fountaine-Pajot Aura 51This French yard’s latest model, the Fountaine-Pajot Aura 51, hit the water a couple of...
View ArticleHallberg-Rassy 69: Swedish yard announces its largest model ever
The greatest Hallberg-Rassy ever? Hallberg-Rassy goes BIG with its new Hallberg-Rassy 69 as the famous Swedish yard announces plans for its largest ever model New Hallberg-Rassy 69Magnus Rassy has...
View ArticleRed Original EVO Pro Change Robe and stash bag review
Toby Hodges has spent a year testing the Red Original EVO Pro Change Robe and stash bag both of which get a big thumbs upIf you are considering a changing robe or dry robe, there’s a burgeoning range...
View ArticleFirst look: LM46 comfortable modern, wood yacht
The new LM46 should offer fast cruising under sail or under engine with the comfort and unique feel of a wooden yacht, all in a modern packageThis gorgeous performance cruiser is built of cold moulded...
View ArticleStubble & Co Adventure Bag review
Badged 'the ultimate travel bag', does the Stubble & Co Adventure Bag live up to its name? Toby Hodges puts it to the test to find outShort-haul travel and quick sailing trips are back on. Plus,...
View ArticleBest sailing tender: get a buzz from your boat or boot
Want some easy, fun sailing this summer? launched from your yacht or car, the latest sailing tender ideas give that instant sailing buzz. Toby Hodges and Sam Fortescue reportWhile we all crave as much...
View ArticleFirst look Dehler 46SQ
Toby Hodges gets a first look at the new Dehler 46SQ, which sees the Dehler 46 get the 'SQ" treatment 7 years after its release and follows the success. of the Dehler 38SQFollowing the successful...
View ArticleOvni 370 review – go-anywhere shoal draught cruising
Ovni’s smallest new model, the Ovni 370 is packed with smart thinking to appeal to those who want to cruise all waters, says Toby HodgesWith its distinctive range of bare aluminium lift-keel cruisers,...
View ArticleFirst look: Balance 442 – lightweight, fast catamaran
Toby Hodges casts his eye over the new Balance 442, a new performance catamaran which saw 30 orders placed before the first one was out of the factoryAlthough relatively heavy designs that maximise...
View ArticlePilot Classic 47 review – timeless elegance
Sometimes looks really do matter. And this Pilot Classic 47 is a sweet harmony of classic lines and modern build. Toby Hodges reportsPride of ownership is a tricky quality to quantify. To many yacht...
View ArticleFirst look: Jeanneau 65
We take a look at the new Jeanneau 65 another offering from the French brand that can be configured in a variety of different waysThe new Jeanneau 65 represents a significant makeover of the already...
View ArticleFirst look: Oceanis Yacht 60
We take a quick look at the new Oceanis Yacht 60, which looks every bit the stylish bluewater yacht, which reduces freeboard but maintains internal volumeBeneteau’s latest flagship is intended as a...
View ArticleOyster 495 review: an impressive smaller Oyster
An exclusive three-day test on the new baby of the Oyster range, the Oyster 495, shows that big things can come in (slightly) smaller sizes, says Toby HodgesGood things come to those who wait. After...
View ArticleFirst look: wallywind110
Details been disclosed of the new Wally range of cruiser-racers, with the wallywind110 the first design to be shown under the brand's new ownership While we were given a tantalising peak last autumn of...
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