Summer nights or winter moorings, keeping cold at bay is aways a hot topic. Toby Heppell shows you how to stay snug whether you are sailing in spring, summer, autumn…
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Sailing in waves: top tips to keep you safe at speed
Sailing in waves can make for a jarring, juddering experience and long, uncomfortable passages and at worst, a dangerous, boat-rolling hazard. However, it can also mean a thrilling surfing ride…
Eco friendly wetsuit tested: Zhik Eco Suit
How well does an eco friendly wetsuit work? Toby Heppell dons the Zhik Eco Suit and heads out on the water to put it to the test
Get ready for your yacht charter holiday
Getting to grips with a few skills and checking your boat carefully will give you a more enjoyable yacht charter holiday, says Toby Heppell
Round the Island Race: Back-to-back wins for Eeyore
The Island Sailing Club put on a spectacular 90th anniversary party for Round the Island Race 2021. Having been forced to cancel the 2020 edition of the Round the Island…
On test: Henri Lloyd Jumper: MAV Mid-Layer
We test this Henri Lloyd jumper, which is made from recycled polyester, to see how well it performed as a mid layer while out sailing
Preview: ORC 57 performance cruising catamaran
Marsaudon Composites has built an enthusiastic following for its TS42 and TS50 catamarans since the smaller boat was launched six years ago. Now they are adding a new design to…
Preview: Hylas H57
The first Hylas H57 has already been launched, having completed sea trials in San Francisco at the tail end of 2020. Hylas Yachts says the new cruiser aimed at the…
Preview: RM1070+ a new look below
The RM1070 has won many plaudits over the 6 years since it was first launched. The boat offers a just the right heady mix of sportiness and cruising safety for…
Preview: Dufour 470 – three boats in one
The new Dufour 470 looks to be something of a new direction for the brand, and their introduction to the boat states that it ‘epitomises the shape of things to…