Can a completely stripped-back 37-foot budget yacht deliver the pure sailing performance modern cruisers actually want? From the PBO archive, David Harding sails the Varianta 37 in the Solent to…
Reviews
Does the Opinel No 9 Ocean Knife deserve a place onboard your boat? We put it to the test to find out
Choosing a dependable sailing knife means evaluating how features like marlin spikes and shackle keys perform. John Stickland puts the Opinel No 9 Ocean Knife to the test
‘Like walking on marshmallow!’ Testing the XTRATUF + Finisterre Ankle Deck Boots on the water and while walking in Norway
XTRATUF + Finisterre Ankle Deck Boots are the midway option when it is too hot for full-length boots but chilly for deck shoes. Katy Stickland tests them
Musto EVO Crew jacket: how breathable and waterproof is it while day sailing and walking?
The Musto EVO Crew waterproof jacket is designed for day sailing and every day use. Katy Stickland puts it to the test while sailing and walking
Buoycatcher Boat Crook Review: Is This The Ultimate Mooring Tool?
If you find mooring against high walls or picking up tricky loops stressful, this clever stainless steel tool might change everything.
Chat 18: the economical camper cruising cat that can be launched in 15 minutes
Designed for simple home-building in plywood, the Chat 18 is a versatile and economical daysailer-cum-camper cruising cat. David Harding gets on board
Sigma 41: Is This Forgotten 1980s Cruiser Actually the Most Seaworthy Boat Ever Made?
If you are looking for a fast, capable, go-anywhere cruiser of around 40ft (12m), the Sigma 41 should be a serious contender, says David Harding
Is the upgraded Orca Navigation System better than a traditional chartplotter? We test it over 450 miles to find out
Justin Morton puts the latest Orca display and software to the test over 450 miles to see if it performs better than a traditional chartplotter
Sailing books: best new releases to read
Katy Stickland chooses her pick of the latest sailing books that will keep sailors enthralled
Why the Wayfarer Weekender is the ultimate stable family boat
Ali Wood is treated to a factory visit and a blustery family sail in this latest iteration of the classic large dinghy, the Wayfarer Weekender, from Hartley Boats.
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Storm 22: the spirited performer that will satisfy racers and cruisers
The Polish-built Storm 22 is a sporty weekender that is small enough to be easily handled and large enough for overnighting
Trapper 500: a head-turning beauty
Looking for a reasonably-priced and solidly-built second-hand cruising yacht, Richard Reed was smitten by the Trapper 500
Aircat 285: does this inflatable tender offer a stable, high-performance alternative to traditional designs?
Choosing the best inflatable can be tricky, but the catamaran-style Aircat 285 promises to offer a stable, high-performance alternative to traditional designs. Jake Frith put it to the test
w1Da: the yacht that broke the mould
From the archive, David Harding test sails the w1DA - a boat unlike any other that he has sailed and that marked a new approach to the production yacht
The Grand Cormoran: capable camper-cruiser
The Grand Cormoran is a camper-cruiser capable of handling heavy weather. David Harding puts the boat through its paces
The Cormoran: tradition with a twist
Built in southern Brittany, the Cormoran is a day-sailer developed from traditional working craft. David Harding went to France to test the boat
SunCamper 31: “a highly practical river cruiser that can punch across a lake if needed”
An example of the new breed of river cruiser, the SunCamper 31 looks unlike anything most of us have seen before – but there’s a very good reason for that,…
Golant Yawl: a practical modern gaffer
As the man responsible for the ubiquitous Cornish Shrimper and a host of other small gaffers, Roger Dongray is a well-known name in British boating – but what does he…
Legend 31: a clever piece of yacht design
The Legend 31 was built with quality in mind, is roomy down below and performs surprisingly well in terms of both performance and ease of handling, as David Harding reports
Kite: the lightweight trailer-sailer with heart
David Harding tests this simple and efficient trailer-sailer gaffer which doesn't hang around