Charlie Dalin reveals in his autobiography that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and won the gruelling 2024/25 Vendée Globe while continuing treatment for the illness. Charlie Dalin one of the race favourites. Photo: Martin Viezzer / Disobey / Macif French ocean racer Charlie Dalin has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer in…

This year’s Amazon deals have seen major discounts on vital safety tech, making satellite messengers more accessible than ever Every year when big deals days roll around (be it Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day or the American retail giant’s latest discount day Amazon Big Deals day, which is on right now) we often discover a…

The best handheld VHF radio isn’t just for chat; today’s units are vital safety tools with GPS & DSC. Here are our hands-on picks Searching for the best handheld VHF radio? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve personally tested these models on the water to bring you an expert, hands-on guide. The most notable…

My decades-long column on Great Seamanship is ending, and for my final piece, I look back at the brilliant deductive navigation of Viking captain Bjarni Herjolfson Cunliffe sailed Hirta to Greenland in 1983. Photo: Tom Cunliffe It’s 21 years since my old friend Andrew Bray, then editor of Yachting World, asked me to produce a…

Typically, satellite communicators are far from cheap, but this Amazon Big Deals Day, you can pick up the tiny Zoleo for £169, making it one of the most accessible options on the market One thing you’re not likely to find out in the backcountry or out at sea is cell service, and that’s why it’s…

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Clarisse Crémer nominates the Mini 6.50 “My Mini 6.50 was a Pogo 3,” recalls Crémer, who raced as a ‘bizuth’ or ‘rookie’ in the 2017 Mini Transat, making an impressive ocean racing debut in the pint-sized class…

We sailors know a thing or two about soft luggage. The best waterproof duffel bag though is really a matter of functional practicality fused with personal taste The demands of water-based activities—be it a long weekend of sailing, a white-water kayaking trip, or an afternoon spent paddleboarding—all require one essential piece of gear: reliable, durable…

The 47-metre explorer yacht KING BENJI, delivered in 2024 by Dunya Yachts, is offering a reduced low-season rate of USD 250,000 per week for the upcoming 2025/26 Caribbean charter season. Accommodating up to 10 guests, she is available throughout the Caribbean from November 2025 to May 2026, with this special offer valid for bookings made…

Pete Cumming shares tips for being a great watch leader with Andy Rice Although he’s the crew boss and watch captain of 100ft Maxi yacht Scallywag in his own right, Pete Cumming is always eager to learn from the best. After operating as a driver/trimmer on board Volvo 70 Tschüss 2’s line honours victory in…

Motor yacht INVADER, a 50-metre tri-deck luxury yacht built by Codecasa, is offering a 10% discount on her weekly charter rate for the remainder of the 2025 Mediterranean season – to 22 October 2025. This refined superyacht accommodates up to 12 guests in five staterooms and presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the closing weeks…