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…
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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…
Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Although an early adopter of them, I used to think waterproof Bluetooth speakers were a bit of fun, a bit of a niche, something to take to the beach now…
Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker review
Legendary rock amplifier manufacturer Marshall had a renaissance in 2010 and unveiled the first of its lifestyle range – I know because I was soon drawn into buying its headphones.…
Best water toys: the latest inflatables and kit for fun afloat
With the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing many of us have our boats back on the water. But with long distance cruising still difficult, perhaps it is time…
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 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 the opportunity to use my sit-on-top kayaks in the environment for which they were designed.…
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 kayak seats and SUP seats for back support on paddling adventures
Alongside stand-up paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks are easily the most popular paddling craft on the water, especially in summer, and most people kick off their kayaking journey on such boats. Popular…
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…
Sony SRS-XB13 waterproof bluetooth speaker review
The Sony SRS-XB13 waterproof bluetooth speaker is my favourite speaker for use out in the water and I often take mine (for which I paid full price) with me when…
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…