I was sent this to test quite randomly but the timing could not have been more opportune as, with the night’s drawing in, I still had to sail my boat from Marseille to its home port some 60nm away, wr

Simrad’s new AutoCaptain isn’t just a berthing aid, it can do the whole manoeuvre for you, from spotting an empty space to holding it against the dock while you tie up. Hugo Andreae reports

We round up the latest sailing gear, including two new electric outboards and fully recyclable sailcloth

Reflect as you drive to the marina in your electric car and it is clear that the pace of electrification in boats is lagging way behind the automotive world. For many sailors, the wind is the primary

Deck trainers are a relatively new phenomena but, certainly for racing sailors, they have become a crucial piece of kit. If the cruising sailor might content himself with a deck shoe then that simply

For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams