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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…
These 6 boating kit deals in the West Marine Labor Day sale have got us reaching for our wallets
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 sailing hats: Top boating headwear from simple caps to sou’westers and helmets
Whatever the season, there are two staples you need for the open water. A good pair of sailing sunglasses and the best sailing hat for protection from the sun (especially those of us…
What to wear offshore sailing: your guide for comfort and safety
Offshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous experience and it is hard to imagine a place where sailing is closer to its ‘purest’ form. But it also requires careful consideration…
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…
Best kayak shoes for protecting your feet during all sorts of paddling adventures
There are myriad styles of paddling footwear available – from wetsuit booties to sneaker-like water shoes and sandals – but the most important function of the best kayak shoes is…
Cambridge Kayak Deluxe padded kayaking seat review
Made by a family run business that specialises in kayaks and paddling equipment, and which is based amid the aquascape of Norfolk in the UK, the Cambridge Kayak Deluxe padded…
Decathlon Tribord 500 Polarised Sunglasses review
Some people dismiss Decathlon kit as cheap and cheerful, but I have visited the French company’s impressive design base in the Alps, and witnessed the thorough testing process the gear…
Best handheld VHF marine radio: 11 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 3rd September 2023 Significant improvements in a number of areas in recent…