There may be a newer Garmin Quatix 8 out now, but the Quatix 7 is a very, very similar bit of kit and is currntly better than half price in the UK making it a real steal Stop the boats! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to grab the Garmin Quatix 7 PRO,…

Got a need for speed? The last year has delivered an explosive fleet of new performance yachts designed for one thing: getting there first. Got a need for speed? The last year has delivered an explosive fleet of new performance yachts designed for one thing: getting there first. Designers are leveraging every ounce of technology,…

Luxury travel trends are shifting and the message is clear: Americans overwhelmingly prefer yacht charters to private-jet flights when dreaming of their next escape. Recent survey data (from yacht.com) shows that an astonishing 81% of respondents would choose a yacht charter over a private jet trip if given the option. Why yachts are winning hearts…

Lithium batteries are game-changing technology, but are they so sophisticated that they need special treatment? A recent guidance note issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency outlines key safety points for the installation of lithium batteries on yachts Resilient to heavy loads, longer lasting, smarter and, some would argue, cheaper over the long term; lithium…

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The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 is a less well-known watch than the Garmin Fenix, but they are almost identical and the Garmin Epix is currently a Black Friday bargain For years, the Garmin Fenix has been the undisputed king of premium multisport GPS watches. It’s an absolute beast, known for its rugged build, huge…

The key to safety, especially when you sail solo, is not gadgets but proficiency earned through time and experience View from the cockpit in heavy seas aboard London Clipper. Photo: Ian Dickens Boat owners, future boat owners, dreamer boat owners – the most common question they ask me is: ‘What’s going to make me and…

From the People’s Summit Flotilla to ocean advocacy events from the Ocean Race, the UN Climate Conference highlighted powerful connections between the sailing community and climate talks. Catch up on your COP30 sailing summary here. View of the Greenpeace ‘Rainbow Warrior’ ship during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on…

Black Friday is nearly upon us again and the deals are rolling in already! To save you shopping around, we’ll be picking out the best Black Friday boating deals Black Friday starts earlier every year and the first Black Friday offers emails started arriving in my inbox weeks ago. To save you shopping around, we’ll…

Bruce Jacobs and our partners at Rubicon 3 Sailing explain how to determine the best type and size of genset for your yacht and needs It wasn’t long ago that even ambitious cruising yachts had only the bare minimum in electrical systems. Navigation lights, a VHF radio, perhaps an electric windlass and a single GPS…