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'Belvoir in Herm looked for all the world like a brochure shot for some...
Jersey hotelier Malcom Lewis is promising to put the sparkle back into boating holidays. Editor Hugo tried his luxury hotel and charter package aboard Lewis’ Princess 42, Fizz TooA final stop at...
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Why Garmin’s new MOB system could mean it's time to upgrade your engine kill...
Hugo Andreae tests Garmin’s new OnBoard wireless engine cut-off and MOB systemKill cords, or engine cut-off systems as their manufacturers like to call them, are a personal bugbear of mine. How is it...
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Best electric pumps for paddleboards and inflatable boat tenders
Sick of sweating over a manual hand pump? We test 5 of the best cordless rechargeable air pumps for paddleboards and tendersIf you own a boat, the chances are you also own something that needs...
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Highfield ADV9 review: Dry, stable, and easy to drive
With a foot in both the RIB and sportsboat market, the new ADV9 is hoping to offer the best of both worlds. Does it deliver on its promise?The RIB used to be the weapon of choice for performance-minded...
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Best inflatable tenders 2026: 6 compact dinghies tested
From high-tech folding RIBs to ultra-lightweight rafts, we test 6 compact inflatable dinghies to find the best ship-to-shore tender.A tender that can safely transport you and your guests from boat to...
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This 100-adjustments-per-second motor yacht tech just cured boat roll!
Seakeeper’s new vessel attitude control system, Ride, is far more than just a glorified auto-trim mechanism, as Hugo Andreae found out during an exclusive sea trial The proof of the pudding is in the...
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Bellini Astor 36 review: Is this a Riva-killer?
Has this stylish new contender got the substance to back up its undoubted style? We test the Bellini Astor 36 on British waters to find outBellini Astor – even the name sounds exotic, an alluring...
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Solaris Power 60 Coupé review: The best of both worlds?
Can the new flagship of the Solaris Power Coupé range deliver the glamour and performance of an open sportscruiser with the space and comfort of an enclosed grand tourer? Solaris has come a long way...
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Grand Banks 54 review: This Trawler's trad looks belie its hidden tech
The entry-level Grand Banks flybridge may look quite traditional but its high-tech hull design and construction means it behaves very differently, as we found out on its first UK testFew motor boats...
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Bluegame BGF45 review: Testing this radical foiling sportscat
The latest powercat from Bluegame looks unlike anything else on the market and features an underwater foil to increase speed and efficiency. We take it for a spin to see how it performs at sea Bluegame...
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Mustang Survival Meris Jacket Review: Is the Lightest Offshore Jacket Also...
From NASA to the high seas: we test the 853g Meris jacket. Can this ultra-light, flap-less design actually handle a full offshore storm?Canadian company Mustang Survival was launched in 1967 and made...
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Helly Hansen Aegir Race Jacket Review: Ultimate Offshore Jacket for Serious...
With its 4-layer HELLY TECH fabric and the best hood we’ve tested, the Aegir Race offers elite protection. Is it worth the premium priceNorwegian brand Helly Hansen has been making waterproofs since...
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Lomo Coriolis Sailing Jacket Review: Best Budget Offshore Sailing Jacket...
Can a no-frills jacket for a fraction of the price actually keep you dry? We put the Lomo Coriolis through a year of testing to find outLOMO is a Scottish-based online retailer of watersports clothing...
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Gill OS2 Offshore Jacket Review: 50 Years of Evolution in One Rugged,...
Can a 2-layer jacket survive an 18-hour grit paper test? We review the new Gill OS2 to see if its 30,000mm XPLORE tech lives up to the hypeFounded in 1975 by keen sailor Nick Gill in a corner of his...
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Musto BR3 Pertex Offshore Jacket Review: The Lightweight Offshore Jacket That...
Can the Musto BR3 compete with Gore-Tex icons? We test this lightweight, Pertex-shielded layer to see if it delivers true offshore valueFounded by British Olympic sailor Keith Musto in 1980, the...
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Henri Lloyd Elite Offshore Jacket Review: The New Gold Standard for...
We tested the Henri Lloyd Elite Offshore jacket. With its robust DRI PRO fabric and superior hood, is this the ultimate dry-weather armor?Founded in 1963 by Henri Strzelecki OBE with the stated mission...
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Best waterproof boating jackets 2026 tested: We got blasted with a hose to...
We skipped the lab and grabbed a pressure washer to see if these 6 offshore boating jackets actually keep you dry. Here is the ultimate soak testThere is an old saying in the maritime world: “There is...
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Sanlorenzo SL96A test: One hundred and twenty miles of Italian excellence
Sea trials of custom-built boats are often short-lived affairs, so when the owner of a Sanlorenzo SL96A asked editor Hugo along for blast across the Channel, he jumped at the chanceBig boats are...
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Stateside Expansion: Saxdor Yachts sold to US giant Malibu Boats
Finnish sportsboat brand Saxdor Yachts has been sold to US company Malibu Boats Inc in a deal reported to be worth around €150 million. Founded by serial entrepreneur Sakari Mattila in 2019, Saxdor...
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Can the new SEA.AI watchkeeper stop your worst boating fear?
Why SEA.AI’s new virtual watchkeeper could be a game-changer for boat owners of all types and sizes. Hugo Andreae reportsWhat’s your worst fear as a boater? Colliding with another boat? Hitting a...
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