Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

Yacht club or sailing club? Inland or coastal? Big or small? We run through the main types of club in the UK, which are as varied as the sailors who frequent them. …Read More

There is a lot of choice on the dinghy sailing market, so which is the best sailing dinghy for beginners? Paula Irish reviews the market. …Read More

Dover Marina is one of the busiest ports in the UK, with commercial and leisure traffic from all over the world making its way over. But what’s it like for a visiting vessel? Pippa Shaw finds out. …Read More

When it comes to days on the boat with the kids, you want to make sure they have everything they need for safe fun on the water. Get your little ones kitted out with our list of the best sailing watches for kids. …Read More

Planning a trip to Hull? Find out what Hull Marina is really like, as well as how to sail the Humber Estuary, in this honest and unbiased marina review by Pippa Shaw. …Read More

Whether you’re looking to visit the nearby Middlesbrough or taking a breather in the sheltered Tees Bay, Pippa Shaw reviews her stay at Hartlepool Marina as part of our UK marina review series. …Read More

Solar panels are an essential investment for all kinds of boats, offering free and environmentally friendly electricity, even offshore. But how do solar panels on boats work? And how do you install a boat solar panel? …Read More

Rupert Holmes celebrates some of the best designs built by Westerly, Britain’s biggest boat builder for many years… …Read More

Planning a trip to Ipswich Beacon Marina (previously Ipswich Haven)? After spending winter 2023-24 moored in Ipswich, full-time liveaboard and writer Pippa Shaw shares everything you need to know! …Read More

Do you know your narrowboats from your barges? The inland waterways and canals of the UK provide a great playground, but what exactly is a narrowboat? Alex Smith explains... …Read More