As a boat owner, the last thing on your mind when you set sail is that you might need to make an insurance claim. Here's how to prepare for the unexpected
Books on sailing: 5 must-read sailing adventure books
From the world's finest yachtsmen's most inspiring adventures, the history of sailing, the most beautiful places sail to, to grisly tales of pirates' debauchery, these five books will keep you glued to their pages this summer, as you relax on a boat
Latest news
Premier Marinas’ Park and Ride Tickets go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Premier Marinas’ Park and Ride service to the Southampton Boat Show, 14 – 23 September 2018
Record-breaking quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister passes away
Cannes Boat Show: Williams Jet Tenders to re-launch Turbojet 285 and Turbojet 325
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2018: Schedule and rules announced
Plans for £75m redevelopment of Noss-on-Dart Marina granted by council
America’s Cup: Pirelli partners with Luna Rossa ahead of the 36th race challenge
The Cruising Association welcomes Scottish Government’s response to Lobster Pot campaign
Golden Globe Race: Péché heads for Cape Town
French yachtsman Philippe Péché has been forced to head to Cape Town with steering problems. He is now in the…
Best cult boat films ever
Whether the boat is as much a protagonist as the actors in the film, such as in African Queen, or some of the most memorable scenes take place on it, these cult classics wouldn't be the same without these vessels
10 Most stunning celebrity superyachts: Luxury knows no boundaries
When it comes to comfort at sea, celebrities spare no expenses on their boats and sometimes their superyachts are so striking and luxurious, they become stars in their own right
Top 10 boat names for 2018 revealed
The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) have unveiled the most popular boat names for 2018. Has the name of your craft made the list?
Premier Marinas install two Seabins in Port Solent marina
Environmental consultancy Helistrat has installed two Seabins at Premier Marinas' Port Solent marina. The Seabins aim to tackle marine plastic waste
Videos
America’s Cup: Pirelli partners with Luna Rossa ahead of the 36th race challenge
Pirelli and Prada will be co-sponsors of Luna Rossa as the Italian team challenges Emirates Team New Zealand in the…
Video: Police in high speed chase with four jet ski riders down the River Thames
The Metropolitan Police was involved in a high speed chase with four jet skis down the River Thames on Friday…
VIDEO: Lifecord – a revolutionary alarmed kill cord
MBY has teamed up with an entrepreneurial reader to launch Lifecord – a new type of kill cord that you…
WATCH: Spurs owner Joe Lewis’ superyacht Aviva is spotted on the River Thames
Tottenham Hotspur shareholder Joe Lewis' yacht Aviva was caught on video by a passerby as it sailed down the River…
WATCH: First look at Volvo Penta’s self-docking yacht technology launching in 2020
Aiming to tackle one of boating’s trickiest manoeuvres – docking – Volvo Penta has unveiled an advanced self-docking solution, launching…
Boat test videos
VIDEO: How To – Use Pile Moorings
It may not be a manoeuvre you need all that often but…
VIDEO: MBY joins Goldfish fanatics on a rally in the South of France
We join a group of hard-charging Goldfish owners on their annual dash…
VIDEO: Nimbus W9 v Axopar 28 v Cormate T27
Does the revised Axopar 28 still rule the sportsboat roost or can…
Sailing skills
A man has gone overboard, what do we do?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue – Geoff is…
6 tips to make sailing easier on yourself
Duncan Kent investigates many ways a yacht owner can make life that…
Wifi on your boat: how to get online on the water this summer
The Internet has become an essential part of almost all our lives,…
PBO Tested: 12 bosun’s chairs
Are you sitting comfortably? Let’s hope so – especially when climbing the…
Video: Volvo, the boat that parks itself
Volvo bought an Azimut 68S to test and demonstrate its new self-docking…
Foiling technology: everything you need to know about hydrofoils
Fitting foils to powerboats is all the rage, but how do they…
Motor boat stabilisers: DMS’s new stabilisation fins
DMS’s new flapping fins could become a staple for motor boats DMS’s…
Still waters: Make every day a calm day with the new Seakeeper 2 stabiliser (sponsored post)
They say the best things come in small packages, and thanks to…