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A marine vacuum cleaner to suck up plastic? Meet the Seabin Project
The Seabin Project is the brainchild of two Australian sailors and aims to make a dent in the sea of plastic in our oceans “one marina at a time”. Toby Hodges explainsAussie sailors Andrew Turton and...
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Raymarine Quantum – a revolutionary new radar using Chirp technology
This exciting new radar from Raymarine offers sharper, more defined images in a lighter, more efficient package. Toby Hodges investigatesRaymarine claims its new Quantum Chirp radome is the lightest...
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Bluewater cruisers list their choice of essential kit under £500
We asked a number of active bluewater cruisers what bit of gear they carry under £500 that they wouldn’t be without on a long cruisePeter Forbes Amel 54 Carango Currently undertaking a circumnavigation...
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Adventure Yachts 55
This Swedish company offers a new concept of an aluminium hull with bespoke interior. Does it work? asks Toby HodgesBuying a new yacht? Generally, you have the choice of a production boat or going the...
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Vismara Marine – an iconic Italian brand introduces a new concept
After three decades of producing light and innovative custom yachts, this Italian yard is developing a new ‘prêt-a-porter’ concept. Toby Hodges investigatesVismara Marine has always been an exciting,...
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Video: we test the decidedly luxurious new Jeanneau 54 in a gale off Cannes
With her plethora of sunbathing options on deck, the Jeanneau 54 may look like a yacht designed for anchoring in placid seas, but what’s she like in a blow at sea?One look at the deck configuration...
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Jeanneau 54 boat test – a sturdy cruiser with hidden depths
This sturdy cruiser might look like a sun worshipper’s paradise, but she has hidden depths, says Toby Hodges after he tested her in a galeAll photos: Paul WyethPowerful gusts dispersed plumes of spray...
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Kraken Yachts, a new brand of competitively priced bluewater cruisers
Toby Hodges introduces the Kraken 66, first in a range of three models for bluewater cruising built in ChinaKraken is a new brand designed in New Zealand and built in China, founded by two experienced...
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Bluewater cruisers give us their top pick of galley equipment
We asked a range of bluewater cruisers who are actively sailing the oceans to recommend their most useful item of galley equipment Pressure cookers were the most popular galley appliance for their...
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Virtual reality for sailors with new specially targeted apps
No longer science fiction, virtual reality is more than mere entertainment. It can be used for sailing instruction too, says Toby HodgesVirtual reality (VR), a term once reserved for science fiction...
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Contest 42CS video – our overnight cruise and test aboard this Dutch-built...
The Contest 42CS has that clever knack of feeling like a larger boat than she is. During a visit to Contest’s yard in Medemblik, we had the opportunity to take a 42CS for a mini cruise – a return trip...
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Extraordinary boats: a new take on a Dutch Lemsteraak
If Wally were to make leeboarders, they would quite likely resemble this modern version of the traditional Dutch Lemsteraak. Toby Hodges can’t get enough of the 51ft Warber and its F1-style...
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A new Humphreys 39 for Richard Matthews of Oyster Yachts fame
Commissioned by Richard Matthews, the man who built up Oyster Yachts over 40 years, for his next Oystercatcher, the Humphreys 39 is a true dual-purpose yacht, writes Toby HodgesRichard Matthews, the...
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Comanche, Jim Clark’s 100ft super maxi, smashes the transatlantic record
Comanche, the 100ft maxi racing yacht built to break records for Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark, has set an astonishingly fast new transatlantic record Comanche In making the crossing in just 5...
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Atlantic gear survey: long-range communications at sea
Our annual survey of participants in the ARC and ARC+, a total of 259 skippers, concentrated on the vital issue of communications. Toby Hodges reports on the findingsFew could honestly claim they are...
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Garmin Virb XE action cam tested
Who’s it for? A robust and intuitive full HD action cam, ideal for keeping in a pocket. www.garmin.comI bought the original GoPro HERO with a waterproof housing, yet never really found it...
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Fugoo Tough speaker tested
Who's it for? Waterproof, shockproof speaker for anyone who wants to play music anywhere, with top sound quality. www.fugoo.com or amazon.co.ukMy first impressions of this waterproof, shockproof...
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Citrus Zinger Sport bottle tested
Who’s it for? Those bored by plain water www.firebox.comA durable bottle with an integrated straw is a handy thing to have for the car or the boat. Add a juicer to the bottom part and you have the...
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Euphoria 68: a long-legged cruiser built in Turkey
From the design team of Frers and Design Unlimited, this new 68-footer looks smart and comfortable, says Toby HodgesA surefire way to bring our attention to a sizzling new launch is to send us some...
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Contest 42CS on test – a good looking cruiser from a family-run Dutch yard
Our mini-cruise aboard this impressive family cruiser demonstrated the quality of Dutch craftsmanship, reports Toby HodgesAll photos: Richard Langdon/Ocean ImagesContest introduced a 42-footer to its...
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