Just imagine this. As you graze a sandwich at your desk one Friday, you flick open an app on the phone to check what the wind is doing on the…
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Best dry bags: 7 of the best waterproof backpacks put to the test
Going ashore can be a wet affair. Yachting Monthly went in search of rucksacks built to carry your essentials and keep them dry
Marine satellite communication: options for recreational sailors
Faster, cheaper marine satellite communication is coming to an ocean near you. Sam Fortescue investigations the options for recreational sailors
Meaco Junior dehumidifier tested and reviewed
Meaco DD8L Junior Dehumidifier Meaco DD8L Junior dehumidifier. Made in the UK, this desiccant model from Meaco has proved very popular among boat owners because of its light weight (6kg/13lb),…
Ufesa 10L dehumidifier tested and reviewed
Ufesa 10L dehumidifier A compact and lightweight model, the Ufesa 10L dehumidifier will fit into smaller spaces and fit easily on countertops. The supplied tube will allow you to leave…
Winter sailing gear: staying comfortable on the water
If you want to sail out of season then careful thought needs to be given about winter sailing gear. Rachael Sprot explains how to keep you and your boat comfortable
Best digital weather stations for home use
Virtually all barometers are now electronic and many are now complete digital weather stations capable of providing extensive meteorological data, the likes of which only a professional forecaster would have…
Best boat seat cleaner: 8 ways to spruce up vinyl, leather or canvas
So, you’ve spent the winter cleaning your hull, polishing it with boat wax, brightening your brightwork and restoring the gleam to your handrails. Now back in the water, the engine…
Sebago Portland Lea: boat shoes
Sebago has been making boat shoes for decades and they are much loved by sailors over the pond and in the UK. We put a pair of their Sebago Portland…
Through hull fittings: bronze or plastic?
When it comes to through hull fittings do you opt for bronze or plastic? Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares his thoughts