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I’m fitting out a boat at the moment so I’m trawling through a load of solar panels and 12V boat power system deals at the moment. Here’s some of the best deals that have caught my eye… I just can’t help myself. I bought another boat (why have two when you can have three boats?) and it’s a bit of a project. So Prime Day is an ideal day to grab some essential bargains for my little (getting bigger every day project). I’m based in the UK so I’ve included plenty of British stuff, but I’ve sourced comparable deals for friends in the States too. Solar panels, battery chargers and 12V batteries (ideally lithium) are all on my shopping list. Here’s some of the best Prime Day solar panel deals that have made it as far as my basket. Don’t forget, if you want to get the best price, you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime member – if you aren’t already, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. Jump to best Prime Day 12v battery chargers Jump to best Prime Day solar panels Jump to best Prime Day solar charge controllers Best Prime Day 12v battery deals Renogy 12V 100Ah LifePO4 Lithium Battery – save 18% (now £361.99, was £439.99) With Built-in Bluetooth module this lithium battery can be monitored via your smart phone. Dimensions: 17.2D x 33W x 22.1H centimetres Weight: 13kg Amps: 100Ah View Deal ECO-WORTHY 100Ah 12.8V LiFePO4 Battery – save 20%  (now £319.99, was: £399.99) Eco Worthy do a range of budget friendly gear for boaters and van lifers. Dimensions: ‎26 x 16.8 x 20.9 cm; Weight: 10.7 Kilograms (yes really, a 100Ah battery at just over 10kg) Amps: 100Ah View Deal Bunfloe 12V 100Ah Lithium Battery LiFePO4 – save 20% (now $255.99, was: $319.99) This is available in 200Ah version too, although that one’s not currently included in the Prime Day deals. Specs show a lifespan of up to 15,000 cycles. Dimensions: L13*W6.82*H8.48 inch Weight: 24 pounds Amps: 100Ah View Deal BougeRV 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery – save 20% (now $399.99, was $499.99) This BougeRV 12V 100Ah lithium battery provides 4,000+ recharge

From electric pumps to better quality paddle board paddles, there’s plenty of Prime Day paddle board accessories to be found in 2023 If you’ve already got a stand up paddle board or you’re looking at a Prime Day paddle board deal, then you might want to consider what Prime Day paddle board accessories to pick up to make your life on the water – or before you get onto the water – that bit easier. Most people that are new to paddle boarding will buy a package deal, which includes a board, pump, bag, paddle etc. Often the accessories included, while serviceable for the beginner, can be of a lower quality than the board itself. As such, paddle board paddles and pumps might well be the first things you consider upgrading after you’ve got to grips with the basics. Don’t forget, if you want to get the best price in the Prime Day sales, you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime member – if you aren’t already, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Prime Day paddle board accessories US deals OutdoorMaster 20PSI High Pressure SUP Air Pump The Shark – now $129.99, was $204.99, save 37% Anyone who has stood on a beach pumping up a paddle board to a high pressure by hand will appreciate just how helpful an electric pump can be. This Shark pump comes up time and again as a top performer, with the rare ability to pump up to 20PSI. It has an auto shut off when it achieves your pre-set pressure, so you can just plug it in an ignore until it’s done its thing. It will need plugging into a 12V DC car connector. View Deal AILCION Electric Paddle Board Pump for Inflatables – now $49.99, was $79.99 , save 38% I’ve not used this pump (unlike the Shark, which I’ve borrowed a couple of times) so can speak to it’s quality. However, if you’re in the market for a cheap paddle board pump

The Amazon Prime Day sale starts today and we’ve picked out the best kayak deals to help you bag a kayaking bargain… Amazon Prime Day starts today and paddlers can currently get discounts on everything from tandem kayaks to convertible SUP/kayak kits. But don’t forget, you have to be an Amazon Prime member to get the best Prime Day boating deals – if you haven’t signed up already, you can take out a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Read on for our pick of the best kayak deals available on Prime Day 2023… Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Best Prime Day kayak deals (US) Driftsun Voyager 2-Person Inflatable Kayak – save 45% (now $469.99, was $849.99) The biggest inflatable kayak discount we’ve found this Prime Day comes on this two-person model from Driftsun. With 45% off, it’s at its lowest price for over a year and you get plenty included for the price – two padded seats, two paddles, a double-action hand pump and a travel case. View Deal   Elkton Cormorant 2-Person Inflatable Fishing Kayak – save 27% (now $399.99, was $549.99) If fishing is the name of your game, then this option from Elkton should be right up your alley with six built-in rod holders. The Cormorant is make from 18-Gauge rip resistant 1000D PVC, so it should stand up to the odd stray hook flying around. View Deal Intex Explorer K2 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set – save 22% (now $131.98, was $169.99) A compact tandem kayak, this option from Intex makes up for what it lacks in stowage with portability. Our reviewer Drew Maglio swears by this brand’s durability, and you can get more than 20% off their Explorer K2 on Prime Day. View Deal Advanced Elements AE1007-R Convertible Inflatable Kayak – save 15% (now $830, was $979.99) High-end kayaks are very rarely discounted, but when they are the savings can be impressive. Right now you can get almost $150 off this 15ft kayak, which can convert from open to solo cockpit and twin cockpit.

Andy Schell bought a neglected ex-round the world racer, to turn into his ultimate offshore yacht. He explains the refit ad restoration process “Wait, you bought that boat?!” That was 59º North’s bosun Adam Browne’s reaction when I showed him the Farr ‘Millennium’ 65 on the hard in Lymington, which we’d just closed a deal on. “The massive green one that looks a bit abandoned?” Adam wasn’t referring to the paint job. Coated in algae and slime, Falken was green-hued, her tattered mainsail cover hanging limply from the boom, jack-lines from her last offshore passage still rigged to rusty shackles on deck, water nearly up to the floorboards down below. The boat was rotting. That sailing yachts, particularly race boats, are often referred to as ‘thoroughbreds’ is an apt comparison. Race horses are living creatures and I like to think of sailboats as much the same. Falken began life with a promise by Bruce Farr to deliver a design that would be “faster on all points of sail than her peers,” as described in a 1998 Yachting World article. Ten yachts were originally commissioned for the 1999 Millennium Round the World Race, an event designed to compete with the likes of the Clipper Race and BT Challenge, but on a boat that more closely resembled a Whitbread 60 in performance. But economics and luck dealt a tough hand to the fledgling event. Only four boats took the start, and the race folded after just one edition. The fleet were used as sail-training boats for various organisations over the next 20 years. And then, like a racehorse past its prime, too old to compete yet too beloved to put down, the 65 originally christened Spirit of Diana was put out to pasture, left to live out her days on the hard. Until we came along. Sails up and heading for the open ocean, Falken sets off after a year-long major refit. Photo: James Amstrums/59° North Sailing Custom dreams I’d previously entertained thoughts of building a custom yacht for 59° North Sailing, our adventure sailing charter business. What sailor doesn’t dream of building their own boat one day? But besides the cost,

For those not taking part in the Fastnet Race 2023 – an history 50th edition – here’s everything you need to know to follow the race onshore and online Apivia, Sail no: FRA79, Owner: Charlie Dalin, Boat Type: IMOCA 60, Division: 2H IMOCA 60 The Fastnet Race 2023 will be the 50th edition of the event and the event has once again attracted a significant number of entries. The Rolex Fastnet Race is one of the most famous ocean yacht races in the world, and completing it widely regarded as one of sailing’s crowning achievements. Begun as a challenge between a handful of competing yachts in 1925, the Fastnet Race is run every two years by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). The 600+ nautical mile course traditionally ran from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, west to the Fastnet Rock lighthouse off the south-west corner of Ireland before returning to finish off Plymouth. The race is well know as a challenge just to complete and the 1979 Fastnet Race disaster remains at the forefront of the minds of many of those who compete. Not much has changed about the actual race course since that tragedy – though safety measures are now a lot tighter. However one big change was the announcement in early 2020 that the Rolex Fastnet Race would finish in Cherbourg, France instead of Plymouth in 2021 and 2023. When is the Fastnet Race 2023? The 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race starts on Saturday 22 July with the first start at 1300 BST. For those wishing to follow the action from the start, there will be a livestream shown on the various RORC channels. The show will feature expert commentary from commentators on the Royal Yacht Squadron Platform for the start, along with on-the-water commentators and guests. Live start coverage begins from the first class start at 1300 BST, until after the final start at 1520 BST. Windy start to the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race. Photo: Martin Allen/pwpictures.com Watch the Rolex Fastnet Race start Race website: https://www.rolexfastnetrace.com/en RORC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rorcracing RORC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalOceanRacingClub Where to watch the Fastnet Race 2023 The best vantage points of the start

Whether you’re after a waterproof backpack or a simple weatherproof pouch, you’ll find what you’re after in our guide to the best Prime Day drybag deals… Salt water – the universal enemy of pretty much every sensitive bit of kit on board your yacht. Keeping your things clean and dry can be a challenge, particularly when the weather kicks up, so a decent drybag is a real must-have. If yours has seen better days, our round-up of the best Prime Day drybag deals is the best place to start shopping for a replacement. We’ve trawled through all the major retailers on both sides of the Atlantic looking for the best deals, and are pleased to report that there is a wide selection of brands getting involved in Prime Day 2023, including big boating names such as Overboard and Osprey. Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Our pick of the best early Prime Day drybag deals Qoolife 20L Dry Bag Waterproof with Solar Light Was $48.99, now $39.19 at Amazon There’s a 20% off coupon available on this interesting dry bag right now. Not only will it keep your stuff dry, but it can keep your electronics charged too, with a built-in solar panel. View Deal Overboard Classic Canvas Dry Sack 40L Was $64.69/£62.82, now $54.99/£49.99 at Tradeinn.com As the name suggests, Overboard is a boating specialist that makes the kind of super-waterproof kit that can deal with an MOB situation. We tested their 30L backpack and 40L drybag last year, both of which impressed, but it’s their 40L duffel bag that has the biggest discount ahead of Prime Day. View Deal Spigen Aqua Shield Waterproof Dry Bag Set (20L+2L) Was £25.99, now £23.99 via Amazon UK A tempting drybag bundle, this IPX6-rated set from Spigen includes a 20L drybag with removable shoulder straps and a 2L pouch with a carabiner attachment. View Deal Osprey Europe Unisex Ultralight Dry Sack Was £18, now £12.18 via Amazon UK This budget-friendly drybag is available with a 32% discount ahead of Prime Day 2023.

The Amazon Prime Day sale starts next week and we’ve picked out the best kayak deals to help you bag a kayaking bargain… Amazon Prime Day starts next week, but you don’t need to wait until then to get great kayak deals. Paddlers can currently get discounts on everything from cold water wetsuits to kayak paddles. But don’t forget, you have to be an Amazon Prime member to get the best Prime Day deals – if you haven’t signed up already, you can take out a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Read on for our pick of the best kayak deals available in the run-up to Amazon Prime Day… Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Best early Amazon Prime Day kayak deals (US) Elkton Outdoors Cormorant 2 Person Tandem Inflatable Fishing Kayak – save 33% (was $369.99, now $549.99) View Deal Intex Explorer K2 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set – save 21% (now $134.99, was $169.99) View Deal Advanced Elements AE1007-R Convertible Inflatable Kayak – save 15% (now $831,76, was $979.99) View Deal Best early Amazon Prime Day kayak deals (UK) Intex Challenger K1 inflatable kayak – save 42% (now £80.86, was £139) View Deal Bestway Hydroforce Ventura 2 Person Kayak Set – save 18% (now £245.99, was £299.95) View Deal   Check out our other early Prime Day boating deals Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Head to Amazon’s dedicated sailing page for more marine products. The post Best kayak deals: Our pick of the early Amazon Prime Day bargains appeared first on Yachting World.

Why wait for Amazon Prime Day? You can get a great deal on kayak, inflatable paddleboards and accessories at REI right now… REI.com is still running its 4th of July sale, with big discounts on a huge array of outdoor gear for your summer paddling adventures. This year’s sale features some particularly great offers on paddleboards, kayaks and paddling equipment, so we’ve rounded up our pick of the best offers for you right here. Most of their offers ended on 4th of July, and some of the most popular deals are already sold out, so don’t hang around. We’ve already seen some kayaks go out of stock, so don’t wait if you see something you want. If you’d rather check out all the deals, you can also browse the full REI 4th July sale yourself. Some deals are exclusively for members, but membership is only $30 for life, so it could easily pay for itself. Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Bote Zeppelin Aero 10′ Classic Inflatable Sit-On-Top Kayak – now $573.93, was $1,149.00, save 50% at REI.com Big on features for a 10ft inflatable kayak, this model from Bote boasts a self-draining floor, 3-chamber construction and even magnetic surfaces for attaching your drinkware. This set includes the seat, carrycase and repair kit, but you’ll have to buy a paddle separately. View Deal Cannon Nokomis Hybrid Kayak Paddle – now $79.83, was $159.95, save 50% Many of the best inflatable kayaks require you to buy a separate paddle, so if you’re buying for the first time this 4th of July, you’ll probably need to pick one up separately. There are big savings to be had here too, with this versatile paddle offered for half price. The hybrid design means the Cannon Nokomis is equally well suited for quick afternoon paddles and multi-day touring. View Deal Accent eNeRGy Hybrid Kayak Paddle – now $81.93, was $164.95, save 50% Another hybrid paddle that is half-off for 4th of July, the Accent eNeRGy boasts ergonomic grips and drip rings to stop water running

Stunning images of the 81m schooner Sea Eagle II in French Polynesia are a rare chance to see one of the world’s most magnificent superyachts in full flight. Toby Hodges finds out more from the team behind the design It’s very rare to see quite such a large vessel, the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht in this case, truly in its element: sailing full bore in an idyllic location. To us sailing fans, it’s the equivalent of a birdwatcher photographing an exceptional species of finch, kingfisher or indeed eagle. With regards to Sea Eagle II, however, these images really do make you re-evaluate your impressions of scale. We’ve talked in detail about this superyacht before, when it was just a vision, a project in build. But these pictures, showing it in full flight, help bring a long list of impressive technical statistics to life. While there are many big yachts, there are very few sailing yachts as large as this – officially eight, but of those considered proper sail-powered rather than sail-assisted yachts, arguably only three. And certainly very few we’ve seen that can sail like this: seemingly with relative ease, control, power and grace. The extensive photoshoot in French Polynesia shows Sea Eagle II really shifting under its own easily furled canvas. This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Dykstra Naval Architects. Look at the spray flying off the towering stemhead – this is no sailing motoryacht. From bow-on you can see the hull is comparatively very slender, with purposeful chines and a flare to the topsides aft. The waterline is fully extended as the sections transition from a rounded U-shape bilge forward to a flat run aft. Long waterlines together with a modern, beamy aft shape helps create massive volume, powerful performance and low heeling speed. Photo: Tim McKenna Combine this with the long glass deckhouse and it reminds of a modern explorer yacht or a naval craft. Its hull lines are strikingly efficient, purposeful even. Her 6m draught aside, you get the impression there is nowhere Sea Eagle II can’t soar to. That it has already completed a circumnavigation and sailed 45,000 miles in its

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Bob Johnstone nominates the J/105 “The J/105 revolutionised downwind sailing in the sport as the first boat over 20ft with a retractable bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker,” explains J-Boats founder Bob Johnstone. “The system was pioneered on my son Peter’s One-Design 14.” Peter’s college housemate was then Jonathan Pudney, son of famed International 14 sailor Jeremy. When Peter was looking for ideas for a more exciting boat, Jonathan suggested the system being used on a Cross-3 Int 14. “The rest is history,” adds Johnstone. “The J/105 became the most popular offshore one-design over 30ft worldwide with over 700 boats racing from Chile to the UK. A J/105 has been RORC Boat of the Year, won the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and also won many double-handed races.” J-Boats went on to develop the sprit concept on many cruiser/racer designs. He adds: “The earliest use of the system with a retractable sprit that I could find was on fishing boats in south-west England called ‘Sprit Boomers’ in the 16th or 17th century.” Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Make sure you check out our full list of Coolest Yachts. J/105 stats rating: Top speed: 15 knots LOA: 10.51m/34.5ft Launched: 1991 Berths: 4 Price: $50,000 (used) Adrenalin factor: 60% Bob Johnstone Bob Johnstone and his brother Rod co-founded J-Boats after Rod built the first J/24 in his garage in Connecticut in 1977; it became the most popular one-design keeboat in the world. J-Boats went on to build 14,000 yachts over 40 designs. In 2002 Bob founded power brand MJM Yachts, and this year pubished his autobiography, Maverick Marketer. If you enjoyed this…. Yachting World is the world’s leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams. Build your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers and save at least 30% off the cover price. The post Coolest yachts: J/105 appeared first on Yachting World.

Amazon Prime Day is almost here! Here’s how to find the best boating deals ahead of Prime Day 2023 It’s almost here! It has recently been announced that Amazon Prime Day 2023 will take place across Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – the same week as last year. You’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to take part in the biggest shopping event of the year (so far), but if you don’t want to subscribe, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime instead. You can cancel at any time within 30 days, so if you subscribe now, you can take advantage of Prime Day 2023 boating deals and you’ll still have plenty of time to cancel without paying the year’s subscription fee. What early Prime Day boating deals are available? The first official early Prime Day deals are due to be released tomorrow (June 21), but we’ve already spotted a handful of big discounts on some of our favourite items of sailing kit. Check them out below… 2023 early Amazon Prime Day boating deals US Lowrance HDS-9 Live Fish Finder – save 37% (now $999.99, was $1,599) Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Premium Multisport GPS Watch – save 35% (now $419.99, was $649.99) Sealskinz Unisex Waterproof All Weather Ultra Grip Knitted Gauntlet Glove – save 33% (now $46.82, was $70) Igloo Trailmate 70QT Wheeled Rolling Cooler – save 20% (now $199.99, was $249.99) Deeper PRO+ Smart Sonar Castable Fish Finder – save 17% (now $199.99, was $239.95) Garmin InReach Mini – save 14% (now $299.65, was $349.99) 2023 early Amazon Prime Day boating deals UK Intex Challenger K1 inflatable kayak set – save 42% (now £80.85, was £139) Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Ultra Grip Knitted Glove – save 29% (now £31.98, was £45) Helly Hansen Men’s Hp Racing Lifaloft Hooded Jacket Ins Jacket – save 23% (now £130.36, was £170) Garmin fenix 6 Solar, Solar-powered Multisport GPS Watch – save 23% (now £500, was £649) Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. What is Amazon Prime Day? Think

The Round the Island Race 2023 saw a number of incidents with several dismastings, capsizes and knockdowns. Volvo 70 Tschuss 2 took overall victory It was a wet and wild Round the Island Race, which saw Volvo 70 Tschuss 2 romping to a line honours win completing the course in in 4 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds and taking the Gold Roman Bowl for the handicap win too. However, the bigger story of the day was that of multiple incidents as the 1,100 competitors struggled with the wild conditions, particularly on the southern side of the island where the sea state was a significant factor. All the events have yet to be officially reported but the coastguard were called to a number of incidents with the worst seeing a sailor reportedly lifted from a boat off St. Catherine’s Point on the south side of the island and taken by helicopter to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport. Yachting World currently does not have information on the extent of this injury. There were also two reported multihull capsizes and a number of knockdowns which required assistance in addition to several boats which were dismasted during the course of the race. The wind was blowing between 20-25 knots for most of the day, which would not usually see quite so much damage in a race such as this, but the significant seas round the back of the island, coupled with gusty conditions where the key factors in the difficulties faces by some in the fleet. Dave Atkinson, Race Director, said: “We were carefully monitoring the weather and knew it was going to be a challenge especially for the smaller and less experienced boats. The whole of the Race Team are incredibly proud of the determination of the competitors to complete the race but with a high regard for safety which is paramount for a race of this kind. A huge thanks to the support services of the RNLI, independent lifeboat crews and the Coastguard who worked closely with our team before and during the race.” Tschuss 2 on their way to line honours and overall victory in the Round the Island Race Windy

Helen Fretter takes a look at what is on the market and selects some of the best sailing kit for kids to keep them nice and warm on the water Sailing kit for kids is now just as good as the adults’ options, with many brands taking the latest technology developed for Olympic sailing or high performance sailing and adapting it for their junior ranges. There are good reasons for this – as every sailing parent knows, nothing puts your child off the sport faster than being cold and uncomfortable. Once young sailors move into class training and events, combined with club sailing or cadets sessions, they can quickly be on the water for 100+ days a year including training through cold winter and spring months. Kate Morrison, who works in product design and development marketing at Rooster Sailing, explains: “Young sailors generally have less awareness of their temperature, so designing kit for this audience is even more important. When in competition, the sailors can be on the water for a long period of time so our challenge is always to make sure our kit will perform throughout the day, even when subjected to changing conditions – be it rain, when capsized, or in UV etc.” A key element of many new youth sailing ranges are layering systems, which for parents have the added advantage that a single wetsuit can be adapted for a range of weather conditions. These are some of the best performing items in my junior sailors’ kit bags. The best sailing kit for kids Musto Junior Flexlite Alumin 3.0 Long john Long john style wetsuits work really well for junior sailors. New super-stretchy Neoprenes mean they’re much easier to get on than a conventional back-zip suit, and when combined with a 3mm wetsuit top offers a superwarm 6mm over the body and core, equivalent to a winter steamer suit. In warmer weather the suit can then be worn with a lighter rash vest layer and spray top if needed. So although the initial outlay is expensive, a single suit can cover a near year-round sailing schedule. Musto’s Junior Flexlite suit is seriously warm, made of four-layer

After months of racing around the world the outcome of the 27,000-mile The Ocean Race came down to a jury decision after a collision at the start of the final leg Drone shot of 11th Hour Racing Team’s Malama on day 31. Photo: Amory Ross/11th Hour Racing/The Ocean Race Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing Team has won The Ocean Race after a jury awarded them redress of 4 points in the final leg of the round the world race, from which they were forced to retire. The Ocean Race – previously the Volvo Ocean Race – took place in IMOCA 60s for the first time ever this year, with the usually one-or-two person semi-foilers optimised for ‘fully-crewed’ use for this race. However 11th Hour Racing was the only team to launch a new IMOCA 60 with the primary aim of winning The Ocean Race and thus went into the event as favourites. While Holcim-PRB was the stand-out team for the opening stages, and Malizia impressive in the gripping Southern Ocean leg, 11th Hour Racing, who had not delivered on their potential early on, were delivering a zero-to-hero comeback story. Having overcome several potentially race-ending breakages on the long Southern Ocean Leg 3, to win back to back wins over Legs 4, 5 and 6 – including into their home port of Newport – it was shaping up to be a fairy tale finish for the US team, and with just two points separating 11th Hour and Holcim-PRB over the unpredictable leg from northern Europe, across Biscay and deep into the Mediterranean, there was potential for a nail-biting finale. However, disaster struck just 17 minutes into the start of Leg 7, from The Hague to Genoa in Italy, in a port-starboard incident between the 11th Hour and Guyot-environnement IMOCA 60s. Guyot-environnement, on port, did not see 11th Hour Racing and did not alter course in time to avoid them. The result was a full-bore ’T-bone’, with Guyot’s bowsprit spearing into the side of 11th Hour’s cockpit, missing skipper Charlie Enright by inches, while Guyot’s bow smashed into the port aft quarter of the 11th Hour IMOCA Malama, leaving a substantial hole. Incredibly, no crew members were hurt, though all were deeply shocked by

Whether you’re looking to get out in the water in a group, pick up a regular paddle board deal or try a new type of paddle board, there are plenty of sale options this year for your needs. We take a look at the best options The 4th of July is fast approaching and many companies are running a variety of sales to get you on the water on the cheap this Independence Day. There’s a large number of inflatable paddle board deals to get you out on the water and off on an adventure. Some of the paddle board deals on offer are perfect for beginners, with the Walmart 10.8ft inflatable paddle board kit nicely fitting that brief (and is very easy on the wallet). Others such as Isle’s Megalodon have been specifically released at a discount for the 4th of July and offer an effective floating platform for all your on-the-water 4th July plans. Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. 4th July Paddle Board Deals Isle Stars and Stripes Megalodon LE – now $740, was $1,495, save 51% If you’re going to celebrate the 4th of July by picking up a new paddle board, then you might as well really show off your patriotic side and grab this Stars and Stripes 4th of July Board specially released for Independence Day with a special discount on the days leading up to the celebration. This absolutely monster SUP is 15ft and can carry up to 6 adults, so it’s really something between a paddle board and a floating celebration pontoon. Obviously the size will have an effect on convenience and it’s performance characteristics, but if you want something to play on the water with, then this is for you. View Deal Walmart 10.8 ft. Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board – now $159.99, was $369.99, save 56% This inflatable stand up paddle board from Walmart is a beginner board and, as is often the case with paddle boards aimed at the new paddler, comes with a variety of extras, meaning you