Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, inflatable kayaks provides a real opportunity for those with limited storage or transportation to get out on the water easily. If you…
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Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 58% on smartwatches
Garmin make some of the best smartwatches available anywhere on the market. We’ve reviewed several Garmin watches and we rate them very highly, so this Cyber Monday we’ll be scoured…
Save 50% on the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 – BEST DEALS
Any deals to be had on power stations and I’m all over it. These portable little power packs are so versatile and can keep most items we use these days…
The Best Garmin Watch for Sailing, Boating and more
With a wide range of watches available from a variety of brands, differing price points and a list of unique specifications, it can be challenging for even the most technologically-minded…
Best Change Mat for Cold Water Swimmers
The best change mat is one that you’ll take with you every time you head out. You can keep it in the back of your car or van ready for…
The Best Musto sailing jacket for your time at sea
Cold or damp conditions should never get in the way of your next adventure. Drifting across the Amalfi Coast, roaming Lake Michigan or exploring the Scottish Highlands should be enjoyed…
Best handheld VHF marine radio: 8 feature-rich options for your boat
This article was first published July 2022 and was price and fact-checked by Fox Morgan for accuracy on 18th October 2023 Significant improvements in a number of areas in recent…
Best sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising
The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race count down timers. And yet still there’s utter simplicity of…
Garmin Instinct – big savings on one of the best smart watches I’ve tested
What it lacks in grace, it certainly makes up for in function. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Instinct Solar is a great sports watch that can go anywhere. A…
Best Icom VHF: 6 of the most reliable radios on the market
With over 50 years of experience developing two-way radio products globally, it’s no surprise that the best Icom VHF radios are sought-after equipment in the marine industry. Whether you’re searching…
Best EPIRB: 5 emergency beacons for leisure sailors
Do you regularly cruise or race out of sight of land? If the answer is yes, one of the best Epirb is an absolutely essential bit of kit to have…
Best Boat Safety Gear Labor Day Deals
Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating gear and West Marine’s Labor Day sale looks particularly good this year. There are hundreds, if…
Best Duffel Bag – 16 luggage options for sailors
Packing our bags to go sailing requires a bit of creative space saving and calls into action our best duffel bag for the occasion. Are we going for a long…
Bushnell Marine Waterproof binoculars
Bushnell Marine 7×50 Waterproof binoculars Best non-traditional mid-range boat binoculars Specifications: Magnification x Objective Lens 7×50 Close Focus 35 ft Weight 1050grams Waterproof Adapts To Tripod Eyecups Fold-down Protective Lens…
Plastimo Marine 7×50 Autofocus binoculars
Plastimo Marine 7×50 Autofocus binoculars Best budget boat binoculars Specifications: Magnification 7, Objective lens 50, Focus Central waterproof? Sprayproof Field of View 123 m Prism BAK-7 Coating Multi Height 185 mm Weight 790…
Best sailing knives: 12 of the best safety knives for emergency use
The safety knife is an often neglected tool, typically languishing strapped to a binnacle leg or stowed inside a lifejacket or a belt pouch. until that is, the moment comes…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 12 top options for boating
Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a huge and frankly scary challenge for those onboard. Your odds, as a…
Best Prime Day Garmin watch deals – save up to 51%
This Amazon Prime Day, if you look carefully you’ll spot the tidy little bargains. As the self appointed sports watch geek here in the marine team, I’ve always got my…
Best Prime Day waterproof binoculars deals: Save up to 43%
Note: Prime Day 2023 has now finished, but if you’re looking for a waterproof speaker then check out our guide to the best waterproof speakers. Everyone who uses a boat…
Best Prime Day solar panels, 12V lithium batteries and charger deals
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…