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Best Black Friday Yeti deals: Save 25% off the LoadOut GoBox 30
Yeti’s range of hard coolers, flasks and cool bags has earned the brand a loyal following over the years, so if you’re looking for Black Friday Yeti deals, you’re…
Black Friday drybag deals: Our pick of the best waterproof bag bargains
Salt water – the universal enemy of pretty much every sensitive bit of kit on board your yacht. Keeping your things clean and dry can be a challenge, particularly when…
Black Friday cooler deals: Our pick of the best bargains
From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands of savvy shoppers looking out for the best Black Friday cooler deals this year. If you’re reading this, you’ve just…
Black Friday deals for cruising sailors – 6 of the best
Black Friday 2022 isn’t until 25 November, but cruising sailors can make a head start on their holiday season shopping right now. Major marine retailers such as Gael Force Marine,…
Best cold water swimming gear: 6 essential items for a winter dip
Choosing the best cold water swimming gear can be an overwhelming experience. With so many options on the market, it’s hard to know what’s essential and what’s overkill. Here at…
Best kayak deals: Our pick of the Amazon Prime Day bargains
New for 2022, the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale (October 11-12) means that Prime members can get the kind of deals you’d expect on Black Friday, but a month early.…
Amazon Prime Day boating deals: How to save big on sailing kit this summer
Amazon Prime Day Boating Deals 2022 It’s here! Amazon Prime Day 2022 is taking place across Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th July – a couple of weeks later than last…
Best GoPros for boating: 7 action cameras for capturing your adventures afloat
GoPro’s meteoric rise to success was powered by the fact that it let users capture stunning point-of-view action sequences, the likes of which had previously been limited to professional sports…
Learn to sail: What to expect from the RYA Dinghy Level 1 Start Sailing course
There can be few more forgiving places to learn to sail than Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre in Berkshire. This inland watersports centre is home to paddleboarders, kayakers, wild swimmers and…
2022 ARC Bluewater Cockpit Conversations: Aspiring cruisers to gather online
Rally specialists World Cruising Club and bluewater yacht brokers Berthon International are joining forces once again this June and invite aspiring cruisers from around the globe to hop aboard and…
Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off YW subscriptions
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite sailing…
Superyacht Cup Palma set to return for 25th anniversary regatta
Racing will take place in the Bay of Palma from June 23-26, with the shoreside venue relocating to Real Club Nautico De Palma. Last year’s cancellation hasn’t dented the interest from…
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 infection rates
The organisers of the Düsseldorf Boat Show ave today announced that Europe’s biggest indoor boat show will be cancelled for 2021. In a statement, organisers Messe Düsseldorf GmbH revealed the…
How to buy Yachting World from home
Print issues You can order Yachting World print issues delivered to your door using Magazines Direct. There are subscription offers that include delivery from as little as £18.49 for six…
2019-20 Clipper Race postponed by 10 months due to Coronavirus outbreak
The 2019-20 Clipper Race is the latest major sporting event to be postponed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision was announced on Monday (March 16) after crews…
Francis Joyon sets new Hong Kong-London record on IDEC Sport
IDEC Sport sailed under the QE2 bridge at 0737 GMT to set a new Hong Kong to London record of 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds, shaving…
Fastnet 2019: Why the course record could be smashed this year
With at least two Ultimes set to take on the Fastnet course this year, Loick Peyron’s 2011 course record could be consigned to the history books. At the time of…
My Song loss: Shipping firm Peters & May releases statement
The sailing community was shocked to hear of the loss of the Baltic 130 sailing yacht My Song, which fell from a cargo ship during a storm in the early…