At 1400, November 5, South African Naval Vessel SAS King Sekhukhune 1 and French Navy Frigate Floréal signaled the start of Leg 2 of the Ocean Globe Race. The Cape…
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The 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race
Hundreds of spectator boats cheered the start of the Ocean Globe Race on Sunday 10 September, as 14 iconic yachts raced through the line off Cowes, at the start of…
Best men’s deck shoes for manning the station
Every crew member has a checklist of safety requirements they must meet before they set sail on their next adventure, but one item on the bill that can often be…
Flare death in Pacific reignites pyrotechnic debate
The tragic death of a Dutch sailor on New Year’s Day after setting off a flare has reignited criticism about the use of pyrotechnic flares on yachts. The RYA is…
Marine Electronics: METS trade New Tech for 2022
The latest round-up of marine electronics from the METS trade connect show, with DAME award winners and nominated new gear. Cristec YPower DC to DC charger This YPOWER DC-DC fan-less…
Electric boat propulsion drives – new gear for 2022
New for 2022 from METS trade show – Electric boat propulsion drives and electric outboards Bluenav BlueSpin retractable turbine electric boat propulsion BlueSpin Retractable is a hybridisation solution for motorboats…
NEW Dinghy Sailing Clothing for 2022
Latest dinghy sailing clothing and paddle board or open water swimming shore clothes Typhoon Renvyle Hooded smock From keelboat racing, to cruising on sailing yachts, motorboats and RIBs, the new…
NEW Marine Safety Gear for 2022
New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available…
METS 2015: SLAM Force 9 oilies
SLAM's Force 9 oilies are just one of the new bits of kit Yachting Monthly found in Amsterdam at METS 2015, the world’s biggest marine equipment trade show
METS 2015: QUIKSLING
This life-saving device is thrown to the immersed person, who flips the sling over their head. The rescuer activates it with a sharp rope tug, enabling the MOB to adopt…