Boat towels need to be lightweight and absorbent to be of any real use. Seasoned cruiser Duncan Kent picks the most suitable towels for life onboard
Gear
Sailing shorts for men and women: 6 of the best
Summer has well and truly arrived and the thermals are packed away. Time to don your shorts to feel cool and free onboard. Seasoned sailor Duncan Kent picks 6 of…
Best boat cooker: how to choose an oven or grill for your boat
Whether you’re roasting a chicken with two veg, browning a gratin and steaming new potatoes, or just warming a pasty and heating some beans, the right boat cooker makes a…
Germany and Denmark pilot guide: book review
Germany and Denmark is one of the best new pilot guides for this area of the Baltic, and should be essential reading for anyone choosing to cruise there, says Julia…
Best vacuum flask: we test some of the market leaders
When you’re on watch, few things will revive you like a piping hot cup of tea of coffee. Having it to hand in a vacuum flask, tucked away in a…
Best gifts for sailors: everything you need for the boater in your life
Whether you need to buy a present for a boating obsessed partner, sailing sibling, or paddle board loving parent, finding the best gifts for sailors and watersports enthusiasts can be…
Best boat sandals: 8 sensible summer solutions for sailing footwear
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…
Sailing Commitment around the World: book review
Sailing Commitment around the World is a must read for every young sailor and should be available at every sailing club and school, says Julia Jones
Best children’s books for youngsters who sail
Struggling to find the perfect gift for your sailing mad youngster? Yachting Monthly literary reviewer Julia Jones picks the best children's books which have just been released
Best sailing shirts: 6 technical tops for protection
Whether you are dinghy sailing or racing foils, every boater needs specialized apparel to weather the elements. Here are a half dozen of the best sailing shirts that blend technical…