Yachting World
Explore The Intriguing Ideas Inside This Amazing Yacht
Can a design drawing inspiration from imoca 60s meet the unforgiving demands of high latitudes cruising? David Glenn sails a yacht that aims to achieve just that
9 min |
May 2019
Surfer
No Man Is An Island
At the intersection of modern science and Hawaiian tradition, Cliff Kapono is uniquely poised to affect positive change along his home coastlines and beyond
10+ min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
Matt Hoy, Former World Tour Hellraiser, Merewether Beach, Australia
“I’d like to see more people ride different boards, make themselves stand out. In my era—and before, actually—everybody had such a distinct style, nobody really compared to anyone.”
3 min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
Livin Enviably
Vlogs, selfies and personalized jackets may not be hallmarks of the traditional professional surfing career, but Koa Rothman couldn’t care less—he’s too busy having the best time ever
9 min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
From The Streets To The Streets
In the 1980s and 1990s, Johnny Boy Gomes was one of the North Shore’s finest surfers and one of its most terrifying presences ‘91—Volume 32, Issue 8
3 min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
From The Snow To The Surf
Ex-pro snowboarder Colter Deupree breaks down his snowboard-inspired designs
3 min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
Clueless To Ruthless
Mapping the seemingly-unlikely-but-perhaps-inevitable journey from lineup newb to enraged local
5 min |
Volume 60, Issue 1
Surfer
Showcase Steve Sherman
Throughout the ‘90s, North County San Diego-based photographer Steve Sherman gave surf fans worldwide an intimate, inside look at the Momentum generation as they pushed surfing performance to staggering new heights.
4 min |
Volume 59, Issue 8
Surfer
Master Of Some
Sometimes taking a step back from surfing for other pursuits can actually make you a better surfer.
4 min |
Volume 59, Issue 8
Surfer
Handmade
Sculpting foam and creating fun with some of the world’s most dynamic surfer-shapers.
10+ min |
Volume 59, Issue 8
Surfer
The Descendent
Noa Deane’s punk sensibilities and go-for-broke approach may connect him to freesurfing’s past, but they also make him a man apart in freesurfing’s present
10+ min |
Volume 59, Issue - 7
Surfer
The Last Place You'd Check
While filming for his “Weird Waves” video series, Dylan Graves goes on a seemingly ill-advised mission to hunt quality barrels along the shores of Lake Superior
2 min |
Volume 59, Issue - 7
Surfer
There Goes My Hero
Why surfers often favor quiet rippers and misfits over mainstream surf stars
5 min |
Volume 59, Issue - 7
Surfer
Renegades Of Punts
Over 10 years after the original air-based competition series faded away, the WSL is breathing new life into the concept with today’s most radical aerialists. But will the outcome be any different this time around?
10+ min |
Volume 59, Issue - 7
AppleMagazine
Robot Boat Sails Into History By Finishing Atlantic Crossing
All summer, the small boat drifted steadily eastward across the churning North Atlantic until it neared the Irish coast, where it made history by becoming the first unmanned sailboat to cross the Atlantic.
4 min |
September 7, 2018
Practical Boat Owner
How I built a 1m boat to cross the Atlantic
Microyacht adventurer Andrew Bedwell tells Katy Stickland how he resurrected his Atlantic ocean world record challenge
8 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Island lifeline
The ferry joys of living on an archipelago in the heart of the North Sea.
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Being in full control
Jon Mendez explains how to throttle and trim your outboard engine
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Hurricane Force
For those, like me, who love nautical thrillers penned by the likes of Sam Llewellyn and Bernard Cornwell, Tom Cunliffe's new book will feel like returning to your favourite port. The narrative follows a familiar wake- our hero skipper (an ex-merchant seaman) is washed up on a Caribbean island and is then drawn into the seamier side of island life before being faced with a dangerous moral dilemma.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Overall Winner LXNAV E360 Round Chartplotter
This year's DAME awards, held during the vast Metstrade marine equipment trade show in Amsterdam, garnered a record-breaking 146 entries of which 67 gained nominations across eight different categories. While many are aimed at very large motor vessels or superyachts, others have direct relevance to those of us who go to sea in smaller craft.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Boats for Caribbean cruising
Phil Clandillon looks at the best second-hand yachts for crossing the Atlantic and sailing the Caribbean
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Digital Yacht Bilge IQ
It's easy to assume that fitting an automatic bilge pump is a guaranteed solution in the event of a boat springing a leak. But the opposite can be true as intermittent running of the pump may mask the scale of the problem until it becomes a significant issue.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
OnePalma Softstep mast step
The humble mast step is a product that might not initially appear to offer much scope for innovation.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
FLIR: Ocean Scout Pro
This handheld thermal camera includes wireless video streaming, yet is easy to use.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Supersede Marine Board
This is a sustainable and rot-proof alternative to marine plywood.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
How to service a 2-stroke outboard
Stu Davies revives a 1989 2hp outboard motor
2 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Outboard SOS
PBO's engine expert, Stu Davies, explains how to troubleshoot outboard motor problems to get them running again
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Prop...er job
Gilbert Park refurbishes a pitted starboard propeller on his Seaward 29 motor cruiser
4 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Seldén: CXr Ratchet Code 0 Furler
Although so-called Code sails were initially an innovation in the racing scene, they are now very popular across a wide swath of cruising yachts.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro
This professional-grade offshore foul weather gear for men and women won a special mention in the Personal Equipment category.
1 min |