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Look Inside the Hanse 590 – Video Tour of Hanse Yachts’ New Luxury Flagship
Our Editor Sam Jefferson does a video tour of the Hanse 590 – take a look around this top of the range, spacious, and modern performance cruiser.
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Sailing Boats for Sale UK: Best Used Yachts on the Market
On the hunt for sailing boats for sale UK? It’s time to find your perfect second hand yacht – here’s three top-end options for from Jeanneau, Southerly and Dufour.
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What is S-100 and how will it affect the future of electronic charts?
“S-100 is indeed a great step forward. However, it does not promise any new chart data in the areas where leisure boaters frequent”, says the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Small Craft Group chairman Paul Bryans. From January 2029, retrofits must also be S-100 compatible. Credit: UK Hydrographic Office S-100 “is already the foundation for…
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Stitelmann takes the 2025 Mini Globe Race crown
Swiss sailor Renaud Stitelmann has won the 2025 Mini Globe Race, having sailed his 19ft plywood boat around the world via the Panama Canal Renaud Stitelmann topped the leaderboard since the start of the race in Antigua in February 2025. Credit: Rob Havill/Don McIntyre/MGR 25 From the start of the 2025 Mini Globe Race, one…
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Recall of hydraulic hoses on Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines
The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall for Volvo Penta hydraulic hoses for D4 and D6 engines with DPH sterndrive The recall affects hydraulic hoses on Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines. Credit: Office for Product Safety and Standards Hydraulic hoses on certain models of Volvo Penta engines are…
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Visicover Boat Insurance: Tailored and Flexible Yacht Insurance
Looking for flexible boat insurance that suites your individual needs, with a cover plan that is adjustable throughout the year? Visicover’s Freedom to Flex might have the solution.
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Are Sailing Trips in Croatia Becoming the Best Charter Destination? Sue Pelling Has a Croatian Charter Guide
Croatia’s Dalmatian cruising coastline with its blend of Mediterranean charm and European flair, continues to attract a growing number of visitors looking to expand their charter holiday repertoire writes Sue Pelling.
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GNSS-enabled electronic devices have ‘cyber-security vulnerability’
Sailors are being warned of the threat of spoofing or jamming of electronic kit, such as Man Overboard (MOB) devices and chartplotters, which have Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) functionality. GNSS enabled devices include state-of-the-art safety beacons, but even oily water separators may have an unlikely GPS chip Safety and communication systems, very high frequency…
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“If you see it, take it” – U.S. SailGP Team Win Sydney SailGP with Foiling Perfection
After a weekend racing in Sydney, the Americans have entered the top three in the 2026 SailGP leaderboard, here’s what happened.
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Deck Shoes Buyer’s Guide: Best Sailing Shoes
Looking for a new pair of boating shoes? Sam Jefferson has tried out some of the best deck shoes on the market, so that you can pick the perfect pair for you.