From sailing books, handy gadgets to beautiful objects we have plenty of Christmas gift ideas for the boaters in your life
8 Tips to prepare your narrowboat for winter
It’s that time of year when many narrowboaters moor their vessels and hang up their boating shoes for Christmas. However, planning is essential before leaving your boat in the water
Latest news
Proposed Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) requirements for carbon monoxide alarms approved
Following a consultation, BSS Management Committee has decided that new BSS requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats will be introduced next April
New shipyard Cetera Yachts to launch new ‘Multispace Yacht’ concept at boot Dusseldorf
The most unusual RNLI rescues – video
Golden Globe Race: Susie Goodall rescued by MV Tian Fu after her yacht pitchpoled and dismasted
Cruising Association submits document asking for clarification on Greek Cruising Tax
Canal and River Trust and Drifters Waterway Holidays to offer people the chance to try boating for free
Marlow Ropes launches mooring rope made of 100% recycled plastic
Golden Globe Race
10 Best sailing apps
These days there are some truly fantastic apps for sailors and boaters. From weather and tides forecast, route planners and marine traffic, to knot guides and real time language translation, we pick 10 of our favourite ones
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
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
London’s first Seabin is installed in the docklands
The fourth Seabin in the UK has been installed in the London's docklands to tackle litter and plastic pollution in the River Thames
Videos
The most unusual RNLI rescues – video
The RNLI are always ready to assist those in difficulty at sea. But it's not just people the RNLI help,…
America’s Cup: First look at New York Yacht Club’s test monohull – video
A video of New York Yacht Club American Magic's monohull being tested on the water has been posted on Instagram.…
Billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke pledges $500M to build new hi-tech ship to tackle ocean sustainability
It was announced at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali that the Research Expedition Vessel (REV) will be used for…
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…
Boat test videos
Video: How To – Berth single-handed
Leaving or arriving at at a berth is one of the biggest…
VIDEO: Sunseeker Predator 50 review
The Sunseeker Predator 50 boasts as voluminous interior and versatile main deck…
VIDEO – Sunseeker Superhawk 50
A busy family life set Tom Wiggin on a quest to find…
Sailing skills
‘What I learned from a dismasting in Antarctica’
Veteran polar sailor and mountaineer Bob Shepton reflects on losing his rig…
Shall we leave now, later, or not at all?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue – when is…
Outboard maintenance tips – step by step 4-stroke guide
Rob Melotti gets one-to-one tuition on caring for a 4-stroke at the…
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,…
Control your boat from afar: Besenzoni remote control app
Everything from your banking to your home lighting and heating can be…
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…