Whether you’re a kayaker, a canoeist, a stand-up paddleboarder or an all-rounder, paddling can be…
Gear reviews
Best base layer: thermal clothing for year-round sailing
Finding the best base layer or sailing thermal is the foundation of any layering system.…
The best Standard Horizon VHF marine radio for boating
With more than 50 years of experience developing arguably some of the best marine radio…
The best Cobra VHF marine radio – from handheld to fix-mounted
Let’s take a closer look at the best Cobra VHF marine radios. If you’re looking…
Best Fishing Kayaks: 7 boats to serve the needs of any angler
When my wife and I moved to the coast several years ago, I finally got…
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…
Best kayaking sunglasses: Sturdy pairs for kayak, canoe and paddleboard adventures
Going out for a paddle on a sunny day is a sensationally enjoyable experience, but…
Best snorkelling set: 5 of top options for better vision underwater
Explore the wonders of the ocean for longer with a good mask and snorkel –…
The best dry bags for kayaking: for keeping kit dry during all kinds of paddling adventures
There is nothing worse than getting to a take-out point after a paddle, only to…
Best kayak bilge pumps for quickly and efficiently emptying your boat
For anyone doing any sort of serious paddling in a sit-inside kayak – from going…
Best sailing gloves: 10 top pairs to protect your hands and keep them warm
For much of the year thermal insulation is an important attribute for the best sailing…
What to wear kayaking: Get fully kitted out for a paddling adventure
Regular kayakers, especially those who venture out all year round, generally have an ensemble of…
Best kayak pumps for inflating your boat or board before a paddling adventure
Some of the best collapsible kayaks on the market are inflatable craft, and if you…
Best kayak paddles for touring and exploring coastlines, rivers and lakes
After choosing the best kayak for your on-water adventures and escapades, the next biggest decision…
Best satellite phone: 9 devices for adventurous sailors
The best satellite phone for you is the one that does the job you need…
Oru Bay ST folding kayak review
The Oru Bay ST folding kayak turned many heads at this year’s Southampton Boat show.…
Best kayak vhf radio: 6 top options for offshore explorers
Whenever you set off on a sea kayaking trip there are a number of basic…
The best sea kayaks: for touring and exploring coastlines, islands and inlets
They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and styles, but the best sea kayaks…
Best folding kayaks: Your guide to collapsible, foldable, inflatable and detachable paddling craft
Owning your own kayak gives you the freedom to paddle wherever you like, whenever you…
Best kayak brands: Your essential guide to the best makes of kayak
Whether you’re looking for a touring sea kayak, a fibreglass surfski, a plastic sit-on-top, a…