Yachters World

Looking for a new set of sails for the 2026 racing season? You’re in luck, in an unprecedented move, North Sails are offering 10% – 30% off many of their One-Design sails. If you’re a sailor, Black Friday often means diddly squat in terms of deals that relate directly to our sport. Sure, the latest…

A trusted set of foulies is a must for any essential sailor. With Black Friday deals in full swing, now’s your chance to pick up a tried-and-tested kit from MUSTO, the brand of choice for many of the world’s top sailors. Black Friday doesn’t always have the most going on for sailors (except when it’s…

The painstaking two-year refit of Ragtime is complete, securing the legacy of the ultra-light displacement boat that stunned the racing world The restoration of an iconic racer, one that was so ground-breaking it helped create a whole genre of yachts, is no small undertaking. But that’s exactly what inadvertent owner Tina Roberts ploughed into headfirst…

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…

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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…

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…