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Innovative sailing gear from the DAME R&D Excellence awards
Innovative sailing gear celebrated as we look at the DAME Research and Development Excellence in Adversity award entries, from METSTRADE Connect 2020
Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for sailors
Still looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for the discerning sailor in your life? Don't despair! Here are a few ideas...
Best sailing boots: 9 of the best seaboots tested in Dutch sea trial
Wherever and whenever you sail, sea boots are essential if you want the comfort of warm, dry feet. The Yachting Monthly team set about testing a selection of boots on…
Best boat shoes for sailing: From classic leather deck shoes to more modern alternatives
When buying boat shoes, you face a choice between traditional moccasins that look the part but lack support and cushioning, or modern deck trainers that cover the sporty angle but…
Chatham Sperrin winter boat shoes
The Sperrin Winter Boat Shoe is Chatham’s twist on its classic boat shoe, we put a pair to the test to see how they stand up to regular on-water use…
Dubarry Commodore X LT moccasin boat shoes
He believes they represent a happy medium between traditional moccasins and their sporty competitors. Theo says: ‘Available in various colours, their key selling point is that these boat shoes are,…
Best offshore waterproofs for sailors under £1,000
The biggest storm should be water off a duck’s back in these rugged offshore waterproofs. The YM team put six oilskins to the test to see which perform best
The best deck trainers from £30 for cruising sailors
Deck shoes have moved on since the traditional leather moccasin was first designed in 1935. The YM team put 11 deck trainers to the test
Eco friendly sailing: Best practice for green yachting
How easy is it to go eco friendly sailing? We look at the steps cruisers can take to minimise their impact on the marine environment