97% of sails end up in landfill. Now a new sail recycling scheme has been launched to repurpose old sails, bags and sheets
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6 of the best: Marine fridges
Fridges can use a fair bit of power – some more than others. The most energy efficient 12Vdc fridges are the compressor-driven, top-loading type, with thick insulation and good lid…
Best trolling motor batteries: 6 options for electric propulsion
You can’t beat a good day’s trolling, (on a boat, that is, not the web), unless, of course, your trolling motor lets you down and you’re left huffing and puffing…
Best trolling motors: 8 electric outboard alternatives
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 marine batteries: 6 12V leisure batteries
Good quality, deep-cycle house batteries are not only a sound investment, but also an important safety factor when cruising. There’s a great deal of misleading nonsense spoken and written about…
Best boat shoes for wide feet: 7 quality options that won’t pinch your toes
As someone who suffers the perils of wide feet and, who has consequently spent years searching for the ultimate pair of comfy boat shoes, I have to admit it’s been…
Yachting Monthly May 2022 – On Sale 31 March 2022
Inside the May 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: How to sail round Britain: Routes, tidal gates, harbours & more, Radar pilotage masterclass: Find your way in any weather, night &…
Sail handling systems: push button sailing
Electric sail handling systems are not just for maxi yachts. Sam Fortescue looks at how push button sailing is filtering down to the cruising boat market
Electric winches: a buyer’s guide
Electric winches are becoming cheaper and simpler to fit, making effortless sailing an affordable option, says Sam Fortescue
Best anchors: 8 new generation designs suitable for every boat
Good ground tackle and understanding how to anchor properly opens up the option to stay overnight in stunning bays and creeks, away from costly marinas and expensive harbour moorings. And…