New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available…
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Decathlon Cyber Monday deals 2021: Our pick of the best boating gear
In the world of boating kit and clothing, Decathlon is still considered something of a new kid on the block, but the French giant has been creating sailing clothing, chandlery…
Black Friday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 55% off smartwatches and fitness trackers
Garmin is one of the big tech brands that you can rely on to get involved in Black Friday, and this year we’re seeing some great Black Friday Garmin watch…
Best West Marine Black Friday deals: Save up to 42% on top boating gear
The American chandlery giant has joined the many retailers offering deals in the final weeks of November. The West Marine Black Friday deals cover all sorts of different boating kit…
Black Friday deals on waterproof marine binoculars: Our pick of the best discounts
Whether you use them for navigation, sightseeing or bird spotting, a decent pair of waterproof marine binoculars can be a very useful tool to have on board, and there are…
Best sailing tech for 2022: DAME award winners and special mentions
The DAME awards are an opportunity for the great and the good, alongside the small and emerging manufacturers, to showcase their latest offerings to the maritime world. There’s one overall…
Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off your favourite boating titles
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite boating…
Prime Day Helly Hansen deals: Our pick of the best boating gear bargains
This Amazon Prime Day, Norwegian sailing apparel brand Helly Hansen has gone all-in with hundreds of items reduced by up to 69%, from waterproof sailing jackets and buoyancy aids to…
Prime Day deals on boat shoes: Big savings on Sperry, Sebago and more
If you ask us, you can never have too many pairs of boat shoes, and Amazon Prime Day is a perfect excuse to treat yourself to a brand new pair…
Amazon Prime Day boating deals: When is Prime Day 2021?
Amazon Prime Day Boating Deals 2021 It’s almost here – Amazon Prime Day 2021 takes place across Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd June. Prime Day is back in it’s usual…
Arthur Beale: Iconic London chandler closes shop
After 150 years at their Shaftesbury Avenue, London location much-loved chandlers, Arthur Beale will be closing their doors at the end of June 2021. The shop has been around for…
Black Friday boating deals: Our pick of the best discounts available right now
They say the early bird catches the worm and that adage certainly seems to be the case with Black Friday boating deals. Many marine retailers have started their Black Friday…
Southampton Boat Show 2019: Discount tickets for YBW readers
The highlight of the British boat show season, the Southampton Boat Show 2019 powered by Borrow A Boat runs from 13-22 September. More than 330 boats and 600 marine brands…
YJA 2018 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards won by female sailors
Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson have both been named Yachtsman of the Year 2018, whilst 15-year-old Emily Mueller has received the Young Sailor of the Year award
Sunseeker International founder Robert Braithwaite passes away at the age of 75
Sunseeker CEO Christian Marti has announced the of passing luxury yacht manufacturer founder Robert Braithwaite
UK pleasure vessels allowed to use red diesel in Belgium this year, says the Cruising Association
The red diesel purchased prior to departure from UK to Belgium (and any EU marinas and ports) must pay the full 100% duty
Team Athena Racing is named as the first recipient of the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award
Team Athena is a British all girls Match Racing team and the inaugural recipient of the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories to open its doors this March
The Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories will open on 23 of March in Bowness-on-Windermere and it will have over 40 boats on display
MiniCat GUPPY: The easy to carry inflatable catamaran
Developed with Laura Dekker, MiniCat GUPPY is an inflatable catamaran that weighs only 26kg and can be carried in cars, planes, on boats and even on foot
Fleetwood RNLI celebrates 160 years since first lifeboat arrived at the station
Fleetwood RNLI will mark 160 years since receiving their first lifeboat during their annual Lifeboat Day on 28 July 2019