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Editor's Choice: OLAS Guardian wireless kill cord

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Rustler R41: British sailing brand to launch first motor yacht

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Editor's Choice: Red Original Dog Buoyancy Aid

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Editor's Choice: Globalstar SPOT Gen4 satellite tracker

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Cruising destinations: 10 of the best for gourmet food

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Southampton Boat Show 2021: Tickets now on sale

The marina at the show will host over 300 boats

Yacht Sentinel YS6L remote boat monitoring system

An array of sensors can be added to monitor every aspect of your boat on the app. Credit: Graham Snook

Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster Practical

The humble fender and bucket, used to simulate a man overboard, is surprisingly effective in revealing things about your boat handling, leadership and decision-making skills. Credit: David Harding

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Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster theory

Although accomplished sailors, Liz and Mark found their rusty knowledge was hampering their cruising enjoyment. The Yachtmaster theory course revealed a number of areas in need of a refresher. Credit: David Harding

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Cruising destinations: 10 of the best for gourmet food

The marina at the show will host over 300 boats

Southampton Boat Show 2021: Tickets now on sale

An array of sensors can be added to monitor every aspect of your boat on the app. Credit: Graham Snook

Yacht Sentinel YS6L remote boat monitoring system

The humble fender and bucket, used to simulate a man overboard, is surprisingly effective in revealing things about your boat handling, leadership and decision-making skills. Credit: David Harding

Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster Practical

Best water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat

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Olympic sailing: How to follow the Tokyo 2020 regatta

First look: RP Nauta 151 – alloy flyer

Have your say on Yachting World and get a chance to win a case of wine

Hydrogen power: Is the future of onboard power here?

Nemesis One, a 101m luxury foiling cat capable of 50 knots, with hydrogen gas for emission-free propulsion

SailGP: Australian team takes victory in British leg

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Best water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat

Olympic sailing: How to follow the Tokyo 2020 regatta

First look: RP Nauta 151 – alloy flyer

Have your say on Yachting World and get a chance to win a case of wine

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Dog surfing and paddleboard championships this weekend

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Rope holding issues solved: How to repair rope clutches and when to replace them

Purchase systems that can be assembled quickly and cheaply using low friction rings mean many tasks that once required a clutch can now be handled by a decent cam cleat. Photo: Rupert Holmes

Yachtmaster training: How I qualified as a professional skipper during lockdown

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Electric boat: 3 yacht owners explain why they switched to an electric inboard engine

The Swedish designed Candela can reach a top speed of 30 knots thanks to its Torqeedo motor and retractable foils

Wally the Walrus: boat owners asked to block bathing platforms

Boat owners have been asked to block access to their boats. Photo: Tom Owen

Dog surfing and paddleboard championships this weekend

Have your say on PBO and get a chance to win a case of wine

Purchase systems that can be assembled quickly and cheaply using low friction rings mean many tasks that once required a clutch can now be handled by a decent cam cleat. Photo: Rupert Holmes

Rope holding issues solved: How to repair rope clutches and when to replace them

Josh helming towards the Medway

Yachtmaster training: How I qualified as a professional skipper during lockdown

Videos

From practical boating, boat tests and cruising to amazing marine footage, we’ve collected the best videos

Followtheboat: Night anchor watch in a pirate zone

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Followtheboat: Running aground and sailing defensively in pirate waters

Jungle sailing: Followtheboat on hitting logs and running aground

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Sailing up river: Followtheboat go in search of elephants and monkeys

Sailing up river: Followtheboat take their sailboat into the Malaysian jungle

Boat test videos

VIDEO: How To - Drive an IPS boat

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Boat test: Bénéteau Swift Trawler 47

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VIDEO: Used Boat - Princess 52

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Sailing skills

Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster Practical

The humble fender and bucket, used to simulate a man overboard, is surprisingly effective in revealing things about your boat handling, leadership and decision-making skills. Credit: David Harding

Having brushed up on their theory, racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark now put it into practice during their Yachtmaster Practical…

Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster theory

Although accomplished sailors, Liz and Mark found their rusty knowledge was hampering their cruising enjoyment. The Yachtmaster theory course revealed a number of areas in need of a refresher. Credit: David Harding

Racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark go back to school to brush up on their Yachtmaster theory Although accomplished sailors, Liz…

Gear reviews

Rope holding issues solved: How to repair rope clutches and when to replace them

Purchase systems that can be assembled quickly and cheaply using low friction rings mean many tasks that once required a clutch can now be handled by a decent cam cleat. Photo: Rupert Holmes

We have all encountered clutches that won’t hold a rope properly, but figuring out the best solution is not always obvious, writes Rupert HolmesPurchase systems…

Electric boat: 3 yacht owners explain why they switched to an electric inboard engine

The Swedish designed Candela can reach a top speed of 30 knots thanks to its Torqeedo motor and retractable foils

Can electric inboard engines fully replace marine diesels for cruising boats? It’s complicated, as Jake Kavanagh reportsThe Swedish designed Candela can reach a top speed…

Editor's Choice: Globalstar SPOT Gen4 satellite tracker

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Yamaha Seawing II: Lightweight underwater scooter is our toy of the month

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Google Maps for boats? Orca Co-pilot is taking on the big names in navigation

Simply click on a destination and the software will calculate the quickest safe route

Is this aerodynamic A2V catamaran the shape of yachts to come?

The wing-shaped A2V is at its most efficient when cruising at a sustained 45 knots unlike most planing craft which lose efficiency at speed

Is now the time for a more environmentally sensitive antifoul?

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Expert advice

Best drones for sailing: Take your boating videos to the next level

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Best marine speakers: From portable waterproof speakers to high end systems

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Best gopros for boating: 7 action cameras for capturing your adventures afloat

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Best waterproof boat shoes: 8 of the best options to keep your feet warm and dry

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Best boat cover: 6 of the best options for protecting your cockpit

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Max Zhivov unveils his new eco-friendly concept: the VIK Boat

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Silent-Yachts introduces its largest solar-powered catamaran, SILENT 79

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Followtheboat: Exploring an uninhabited private island

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Exploring Pulau Macan: The tropical island that thinks it’s a sailboat

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Sailing Jakarta: Polluted, noisy, overcrowded but absolutely brilliant

Sailing Krakatoa Part 2: Shoreside excursion on an active volcano

Features

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Best sailing books: Immerse yourself in one of these 10 sailing novels

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