Whether for identifying a tricky harbour entrance, taking a closer look at an approaching ship or even looking for the breeze, a decent pair of waterproof binoculars will repay their…
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Bynolyt Oceanranger marine binoculars review
Bynolyt Oceanranger marine binoculars The Bynolt Oceanranger carry case has no useful front pocket, but it’s a cut above the Searanger III: made of better material and better construction, plus…
Bynolyt Searanger III 7×50 marine binoculars review
Well, it would appear that minimal change is the order of the day and with good reason – Chris Marlow of CFM Services, the UK distributor of this Dutch binoculars…
Bushnell All Purpose 7×50 waterproof marine binoculars review
Bushnell All Purpose 7×50 waterproof marine binoculars Despite ticking all of the boxes on test these marine binoculars were outperformed by the Bynolyt models, the Konus Tornado and Plastimo Rescue…
Plastimo 7×18 Pocket marine binoculars review
Plastimo 7×18 Pocket marine binoculars Arriving in a simple cardboard box, the Plastimo Pocket marine binoculars come with a lightweight carry case and no lens protectors or eyepiece protectors.…
Plastimo Rescue 7×50 marine binoculars with compass review
Plastimo Rescue 7×50 marine binoculars with compass It is always good to see companies respecting the environment and packaging their products in simple, lightweight cardboard packaging. Despite the brand name,…
Plastimo 7×50 Admiral FX marine binoculars review
Plastimo 7×50 Admiral FX marine binoculars We tested the Admiral FX, which comes with no individual eye adjusters; the Admiral RC marine binoculars enable you to adjust individual eyepiece focus…
Konus 7×50 Tornado marine binoculars review
Konus 7×50 Tornado marine binoculars The Konus 7×50 Tornado marine binoculars float and are waterproof, they autofocus and come with a two-year warranty. They use BaK4 prisms and special coated…
Gael Force 7×50 focus-free waterproof marine binoculars review
Gael Force marine binoculars The product is described as waterproof, but a rating of IPX3 does not mean these binoculars will survive immersion and they are not buoyant, as the…
Red Paddle Voyager 12’6″ paddle board review
The stand up paddle board market has grown at an incredible rate in recent years and now there are a great many companies on the market. One of the earliest…
Helly Hansen Crest Watermoc review
While serious, all-season paddlers are more likely to go with a substantial shoe such as the Palm Descender or the Gill Marine Edge boots, less-frequent and more fairweather kayakers and…
Palm Rock kayak shoes tried and tested review
If you’re a beginner, determined to get into paddling properly, or an intermediate kayaker, canoeist or stand-up paddleboarder looking for one shoe that does it all, then the Palm Rock…
Xero Aqua X Sport kayak shoes review
These good-looking aqua sneakers are made by Xero, a US-based brand that specializes in super minimalist footwear, mainly for ‘barefoot’ running on trails. (Obviously, since we’re talking about a shoe…
Keen Drift Creek H2 sandals review
In the warmer months, sandals are an ideal form of paddling footwear, especially for more casual canoe and kayak trips. I know from previous experience that US brand Keen make…
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…
Salomon Amphib Bold 2 water sneakers review
Best known for high-end running and trail-orientated footwear, fleet-footed French brand Salomon have gone off on a bit of a tangent with the Amphib Bold shoes, which are designed to…
Best women’s sailing trousers: 11 of the best options
Whether it’s a quick pair of pull-on trousers to keep your legs dry from splashing waves on a sunny day, or full waterproofs for showery weather and strong wind conditions,…
Best sailing jackets: From inshore to ocean-ready waterproofs
The massive choice of sailing jackets – and wildly varying price points – can be bewildering even for the most experienced sailors. This can make figuring out the best sailing…
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…
Labor Day weekend paddle board deals and kayak deals
West Marine’s Labor Day weekend sale features a number of great kayak deals and paddle board deals, with big discounts on offer for your paddling adventures. This year’s sale features…