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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…

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…

In early November 2025, Doha’s waterfront played host to a dazzling celebration of maritime luxury, innovation and heritage: the second-edition of the Qatar Boat Show. The setting – where heritage meets horizon Old Doha Port, once a working pearl-diving and fishing harbour, has been transformed into a contemporary luxury marina — complete with berths for…

Don’t miss this 50% off early Black Friday deal on a Aqua Marina inflatable drop-stitch kayak, recommended by the skipper of a kayak-excursion support vessel. Drop-stitch kayaks are a middle ground between the performance of a rigid hull and the comfort and convenience of  basic, stowable inflatable kayak. And this option fro mDecathlon is already…

Trading his aircraft for a 41ft yacht, 74-year-old Harry Anderson completed a challenging, multi-year voyage, including a stop in Antarctica When ocean sailors are quizzed about their voyages, the most common question they are asked is: “Were you ever scared?” Harry Anderson insists he was not, but when he had to crawl forward and fix…