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The Yacht magazine for real life on the water

We share stories, reviews, and practical tips that make yachting feel welcoming, not intimidating. From first-time curiosity to seasoned weekends at sea, we keep it simple and enjoyable.

Our mission is to help you choose well, travel better, and care for your yacht with confidence, so every outing feels like a getaway.

What you will find here

Clear guides for buying and chartering, with real-world checks
Honest yacht reviews focused on comfort, handling, and value
Travel ideas and routes for easy, memorable trips
Maintenance tips that save time and protect your season

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🏆 Comparison

Guide: the 7 best boat compasses for navigation (2026)

Current trends

YACHT FINANCING

The Italian Sea Group files for insolvency: what the Sanlorenzo consortium bid means for owners and the order book

11 Aug 2026

Walking into a yacht club as a newcomer: the unwritten rules, the first race and why the bar stool matters

07 Aug 2026 · Racing Events

The southern Peloponnese in August: the Greek coast that peak season forgot

31 Jul 2026 · Mediterranean Adventures

Predictive maintenance on a cruising yacht: the sensors and software that catch a failure before you do

27 Jul 2026 · Tech Upgrades

Anchoring in a blow: the ground tackle, the technique and the instinct that let you sleep through a summer squall

03 Aug 2026 · Safety Equipment

Our latest product reviews

Independent and detailed analyses by our team

4.0

Boat tie down straps

★★★★★ ★★★★★

BoatBuckle G2 Transom Tie Down Straps Review: Retractable boat straps that actually save time at the ramp

Bolt-on retractable design saves time and cuts out loose strap clutter
Strong 2-inch webbing and solid ratchet hold the boat firmly in place
Easy one-handed operation with rubber grip, even when wet

WAVESRX TriAnchor 7lb Bundle Review: a compact anchor that actually holds in real conditions

Compact folding stainless anchor with holding power closer to a box anchor than typical small grapne...
AnchorMate bungee line really helps absorb shock and reduce the anchor breaking loose in wakes and g...
Stainless construction and clean welds give good long-term confidence in the anchor and hardware

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Heavy Duty Mainsail Boom Cover, Waterproof Oxford Cloth Sail Cover with Adjustable Straps for All Seasons, Fits 10/11ft Boats 12/13ft Red 600D

4.0

Boat sails for sailboats

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Heavy Duty Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a no-name sail cover that’s cheap, chunky, and mostly gets the job done

Thick 600D fabric that feels solid and sheds water well
Simple strap and hook-and-loop system that keeps the cover in place in normal wind
Good price-to-performance ratio for casual or budget-conscious sailors

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100M TRADE REELS EVERLASTO BLUE POLYPROPYLENE POLY ROPE 6MM 8MM 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 24MM (8MM) 8MM 100M

4.0

Sailing ropes for boats

★★★★★ ★★★★★

EVERLASTO 8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope Review: a no-nonsense workhorse for everyday jobs

100m of 8mm rope on a reel gives plenty of length and is easy to store
Strong and weather-resistant enough for typical DIY, garden, and trailer use
Good value per metre compared to buying multiple shorter ropes

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Our latest product comparisons

Top products selected and ranked by our experts

Comparison

The 6 best boat repair kits for fiberglass (2026)

Polycraft 10kg Fibreglass Repair Kit

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.9/10

+ Large quantity of resin and mat, ideal for multiple or larger repairs

+ Resin cures consistently and strongly when mixed correctly, suitable for marine work

Sailboat Maintenance Manual

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10

Trade Paints

Marine Polyester Fibreglass Resin 5kg + 100g Catalyst (Lloyd's Approved)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

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Comparison

Top 6: best boat covers for storage (2026)

5-ply 1200D Boat Cover with Storage Bag, Widened Straps for Trailering & Mooring, Fits 22-24ft Bass Boat, V-Hull, Tri-Hull Runabout Pro-Style Fishing Boat - Waterproof Anti-uv and Breathable Black Length 22'-24', Beam width up to 102''

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Thick 1200D solution-dyed fabric with strong stitching that feels genuinely durable

+ Good waterproofing and wind resistance when paired with proper strap setup

Classic Accessories

StormPro Boat Cover 12-14 ft x 68" Beam with Support Pole

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

Center Console Boat Cover 24-26ft, Trailerable T-Top/Hard-Top Boat Cover, Heavy Duty Marine Grade Oxford Waterproof Boat Covers Gray 24'-26' Long (Beam Width Up to 114")

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.2/10

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Comparison

The best boat bimini tops: our top 7 (2026)

Sun Shade Sail Waterproof, 3 x 18.5 m Rectangle Backyard Shade Canopy High-Density UV Block Shade Canopy Cover Outdoor Sunshade Cloth for Deck Patio Garden Pool WLR010, Grey

WLRHGl

3 x 18.5 m Waterproof Rectangle Sun Shade Sail (Grey)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10

+ Very thick PVC material with a sturdy feel and good waterproofing

+ Lots of metal eyelets (every ~50 cm) and reinforced edges for solid fixing

Seamander 3 Bow Bimini Tops for Boats,Boat Canopy Cover Top with Mounting Hardware (Burgundy, 6'L x 85"-90" W x 46" H)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

Premium Fabric Boat Bimini Top Canopy, 4 Bow, Multiple Colour & Size Option 230-250cm Light Grey

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

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Spotlight

BUYING GUIDES

Why the explorer yacht is winning the order book: Ice Class, long range and the owners who refuse to summer in one sea

24 Jul 2026

Racing Events

What the student boats in Monaco harbour mean for your next contract: notes from the Energy Boat Challenge

20 Jul 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

The Turquoise Coast in July: a cruising week from Göcek to Kaş that the Aegean crowds never see

17 Jul 2026

New Releases

Nixie clears the Dutch coast: what Lürssen's 102-metre diesel-electric charter yacht tells us about the 2026 order book

13 Jul 2026

Award Winners

Decoding the BOAT World Superyacht Awards: a reader's guide to what the categories actually reward

10 Jul 2026

Racing Events

Why the modern superyacht regatta matters more than the boat show: where the 2026 calendar really moves opinion

08 Jul 2026

New Releases

On board the Wally why200: how a wide-body explorer reframes what 'shadow yacht' actually means

06 Jul 2026

Seasonal Care

First summer as an owner: the small maintenance routines that quietly preserve the season's enjoyment

03 Jul 2026

The secondhand 24-metre: why the most reliable first yacht in 2026 might not be a new one

Buying Guides

The secondhand 24-metre: why the most reliable first yacht in 2026 might not be a new one

01 Jul 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

High season, low ceremony: how to use the July Mediterranean peak without queuing for a marina berth

24 Jun 2026

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel-burn diagnostics on a long cruising week: reading the tank gauge like a delivery skipper does

26 Jun 2026

New Releases

On board a Sanlorenzo SX120: what a crossover hull gives back to an owner who refuses to choose

22 Jun 2026

Boat show season 2026: how to read the Cannes and Monaco floors before the season takes you with it

International Shows

Boat show season 2026: how to read the Cannes and Monaco floors before the season takes you with it

29 Jun 2026

Charter vs. Buy

Talking to your captain in the first hour: the conversation that quietly sets a charter week's tone

17 Jun 2026

Custom Designs

Naval architecture from the cockpit: what owners learn by sailing different hull forms across the same Mediterranean week

16 Jun 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

From Bonifacio to Calvi: a Corsica cruising week that locals would actually run themselves

12 Jun 2026

Cleaning Techniques

Propeller care between haul-outs: the gentle frequent clean that keeps fuel burn honest

12 Jun 2026

New Releases

Superyacht new launches 2026: the boats actually changing how owners think about the next contract

19 Jun 2026

Charter vs. Buy

Fractional yacht ownership in 2026: the honest conversation about who it actually suits, and the fine print that catches buyers

05 Jun 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

Sardinia outside Porto Cervo: a working June week of anchorages, dives and quiet trattorias along the eastern coast

01 Jun 2026

The Yacht magazine for real life on the water

What you will find here

Guide: the 7 best boat compasses for navigation (2026)

Current trends

The Italian Sea Group files for insolvency: what the Sanlorenzo consortium bid means for owners and the order book

Walking into a yacht club as a newcomer: the unwritten rules, the first race and why the bar stool matters

The southern Peloponnese in August: the Greek coast that peak season forgot

Predictive maintenance on a cruising yacht: the sensors and software that catch a failure before you do

Anchoring in a blow: the ground tackle, the technique and the instinct that let you sleep through a summer squall

Our latest product reviews

BoatBuckle G2 Transom Tie Down Straps Review: Retractable boat straps that actually save time at the ramp

WAVESRX TriAnchor 7lb Bundle Review: a compact anchor that actually holds in real conditions

Heavy Duty Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a no-name sail cover that’s cheap, chunky, and mostly gets the job done

EVERLASTO 8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope Review: a no-nonsense workhorse for everyday jobs

Our latest product comparisons

The 6 best boat repair kits for fiberglass (2026)

Top 6: best boat covers for storage (2026)

The best boat bimini tops: our top 7 (2026)

Spotlight

Why the explorer yacht is winning the order book: Ice Class, long range and the owners who refuse to summer in one sea

What the student boats in Monaco harbour mean for your next contract: notes from the Energy Boat Challenge

The Turquoise Coast in July: a cruising week from Göcek to Kaş that the Aegean crowds never see

Nixie clears the Dutch coast: what Lürssen's 102-metre diesel-electric charter yacht tells us about the 2026 order book

Decoding the BOAT World Superyacht Awards: a reader's guide to what the categories actually reward

Why the modern superyacht regatta matters more than the boat show: where the 2026 calendar really moves opinion

On board the Wally why200: how a wide-body explorer reframes what 'shadow yacht' actually means

First summer as an owner: the small maintenance routines that quietly preserve the season's enjoyment

The secondhand 24-metre: why the most reliable first yacht in 2026 might not be a new one

High season, low ceremony: how to use the July Mediterranean peak without queuing for a marina berth

Fuel-burn diagnostics on a long cruising week: reading the tank gauge like a delivery skipper does

On board a Sanlorenzo SX120: what a crossover hull gives back to an owner who refuses to choose

Boat show season 2026: how to read the Cannes and Monaco floors before the season takes you with it

Talking to your captain in the first hour: the conversation that quietly sets a charter week's tone

Naval architecture from the cockpit: what owners learn by sailing different hull forms across the same Mediterranean week

From Bonifacio to Calvi: a Corsica cruising week that locals would actually run themselves

Propeller care between haul-outs: the gentle frequent clean that keeps fuel burn honest

Superyacht new launches 2026: the boats actually changing how owners think about the next contract

Fractional yacht ownership in 2026: the honest conversation about who it actually suits, and the fine print that catches buyers

Sardinia outside Porto Cervo: a working June week of anchorages, dives and quiet trattorias along the eastern coast

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Travel Destinations

Ionian princess: refined yacht charter journeys through the Greek isla...

How the Jamaica Bay yacht turns a quiet bay into a private superyacht...

Caribbean sailing destinations: a clear-headed map of who suits which...

Croatia in late May: the early Adriatic week before the Hvar flotilla,...

Maintenance Tips

Heavy Duty Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a no-name sail cover that’s che...

EVERLASTO 8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope Review: a no-nonsense workhorse...

Deeper CHIRP+ 3 Review: a compact sonar that actually makes sense from...

Holt XR1 Triple Rope Clutch Review: a straightforward stopper that doe...

Yacht Events

How the “Sunday Money” yacht sets the standard for exclusive yacht par...

MYBA Charter Show 2026 at Sanremo: what the Mediterranean's private pr...

Antigua Sailing Week 2026: inside the circumnavigation that is rewriti...

An elegant guide to the booze cruise Boston yachting scene

Buying Guides

What a 30 million dollar yacht really costs: a strategic buyer’s guide

How to evaluate a yacht with helipad for sale and its true cost of own...

What really shapes a superyacht captain salary across modern fleets

What the real “this is it” yacht price means for passionate owners