Unless it’s the weather for boots, most people wear deck shoes on a boat. They might be the conventional moccasin type or the newer generation of high-performance deck trainers, but…
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Best Christmas gifts for sailors: What to buy the boat owner who has everything
What do you buy the boat owner who has everything? With so many potential Christmas gifts for sailors on the market, it can be easy to get lost, so we’ve…
Best boat paint: 9 of the best DIY topcoats for fibreglass, wood or metal
Nothing improves the look of a boat quite like a fresh lick of high-quality boat paint. Whether your boat is wooden, steel or GRP, today’s easily applied topcoats can give…
Best chartplotter: 6 great options from marine MFDs to tablets
Before we get into which are the best chartplotters or MFDs, it is worth briefly noting the difference between the terms ‘chartplotter’ and ‘MFD’. The terms are broadly used interchangeably,…
Best sailing hats: Top boating headwear from simple caps to sou’westers and helmets
What makes a good sailing hat? In the summer as well as a good pair of sailing sunglasses, you need a good sailing hat for protection from the sun (especially…
Best trolling motors: 8 electric outboard alternatives that really pack a punch
So you’re looking for an electric outboard to whizz your RIB around the harbour. Who wouldn’t want a fancy Torqeedo to hang off your transom? But at £1,450 and up,…
Best handheld marine radios: 8 feature-rich VHF options for your boat
The significant improvements in a number of areas in recent years have seen handheld marine radios move from merely a communications device to something altogether more useful. As technology has…
Best boat shoes for sailing: From leather moccasins to high-tech deck trainers
The traditional leather deck shoe has long been the mainstay of most manufacturer’s range of boat shoes. However, trainer style options tend to offer more technical features that improve comfort,…
Best sailing sunglasses: 10 practical options for eye protection on the water
Those of us who go afloat expose ourselves to a lot of ultraviolet (UV) radiation – even on cloudy days in northern Europe. We all know that too much UV…
Best marine radio: 7 of the latest options on the VHF market
Not only does a marine radio serve as a vital safety tool in case something should go wrong onboard, it is also a crucial communications tool more generally. There was…
Best sailing watches: 7 options that actually help on your boat
With the arrival of another of those significant birthdays, (I’m not telling which one), my wife asked me if I would like a sailing watch. She knew I have never…
Best marine binoculars: 7 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout on board
Whether for identifying a tricky harbour entrance, taking a closer look at an approaching ship or even looking for the breeze, a decent pair of marine binoculars will repay their…
Introducing… The globe-trotting sailing adventures of Followtheboat
YBW is excited to be partnering with Followtheboat, YouTube’s oldest UK sailing channel. As the longest-running boating forum in the world, it feels like the perfect match. In 2004, Jamie…
Anchoring: Tips and Tricks
Anchoring can be daunting, but once achieved can make for some of the most relaxing trips on board. Read our simple guide to anchoring for some useful tips
Protecting yourself from boat theft
Being the victim of boat theft is a nasty experience so we’ve got our top 10 tips on how to keep both your vessel and your belongings safe
10 Most common boat insurance claims
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…
Advice for first time cruisers from those who’ve been there!
Is one of your plans this year to give up life on land and cruise long term? YBW has asked seasoned cruisers their pearls of wisdom for first timers
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 can’t forget to wear. Motor Boat & Yachting's Hugo Andreae…
Seasickness prevention and cure: the good, the bad and the dreadful
Seasickness causes, prevention and cures. We look at pills, patches, bands and natural remedies to highlight what may work best for you
Tips for crossing the English Channel
Is there any better feeling than crossing the English Channel in your own boat? Read our guide to crossing the Channel in your own boat below