Forclaz HL500 USB Buy Forclaz HL500 from Decathlon This budget friendly Forclaz HL500 is remarkably robust and simple to use. It has an easy to navigate light cycle using a…
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Best head torch for sailing – Gear Test
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
Forclaz HL900 Head Torch Review – Gear Test
Forclaz HL900 USB Buy Forclaz HL900 from Decathlon 400 Lumen Head torch The Forclaz HL900 comes out best on test (2022/2023) for its all round usability and function. The Forclaz…
Nebo Einstein Flex 1500 review – Gear Test
Nebo Einstein The Nebo Einstein flex 1500 on paper looks like a bit of a head torch weapon. In real world use though it gives a rather average performance. The…
Exposure Lights Raw Pro Head Torch Review – tested gear
Exposure Lights Raw Pro Head Torch Buy USE Raw Pro from Tweeks Exposure Lights Raw Pro Head Torch Review The premium priced Exposure lights Raw Pro is more than double…
LedLenser MH5 head torch review – tested gear
Ledlenser MH5 On full beam focused, the Led Lenser was able to easily illuminate a small target at 25m and far beyond it. The LedLenser MH5 is a really practical…
Petzl Tikka 300 lumen head torch review – tested gear
Petzl Tikka 300 lumen head torch Buy now from Wiggle The Petzl Tikka is a lightweight but pretty powerful head torch. It easily illuminated a small target at 25m and…
Kayak SUP – Isle hybrid paddleboard and kayak
American company, Isle, a stand up paddle board manufacturer based out of San Diego has unveiled what they are referring to as a hybrid watercraft that doubles as both kayak…
Oru Bay ST folding kayak review
The Oru Bay ST folding kayak turned many heads at this year’s Southampton Boat show. As a keen kayaker, canoeist and sea rower, I was keen to test it out…
Best night vision binoculars for sailors – 6 scopes
Are you looking for the best night vision binoculars for sailors or a night scope? Have a look at our handy buyers guide bringing you a neat selection of some…
Best waterproof hand warmers – 7 of the best rechargeable options
If you are looking to sail all year round – or if you are looking to spend any length of time outdoors in winter – then finding the best waterproof…
Best chartplotter: 6 great options from marine MFDs to tablets
Not sure where to start looking for a chartplotter or MFD? The terms ‘chartplotter’ and ‘MFD’ are broadly used interchangeably, but typically an MFD works as a chartplotter but also…
Best drones for sailing: take your onboard videos to the next level
Drones are now must-have items for many cruising sailors. Sailing Instagram feeds and YouTube vlogs are full of stunning overhead anchorage shots – and, for the brave, footage taken underway.…
Best marine radio: 7 of the latest options on the VHF market
Not only does a marine radio serve as a vital safety tool in case something should go wrong onboard, it is also a crucial communications tool with far wider use.…
Best boating flashlights: 7 LED torches for sailors
A good boating flashlight a true essential item. Every boat should carry at least one, and every crew member should consider packing their own if sailing overnight or in poor…
Best reef-safe sunscreen: Eco-friendly sun lotion for sailors
For sailors who spend their time on the water under the glare of the sun, keeping your skin safe from harmful UV rays is vital. But protecting the oceans is…
Offshore sailing clothes review
After winning the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race aboard JPK 1010 Jangada Rupert Homes provides this full offshore sailing clothes review. Rupert Holmes has some 85,000 miles of offshore…
Best birding binoculars – 6 options to spot wildlife
If you are a keen wildlife watcher, choosing the best birding binoculars for use on your boat can be a challenge. The main issue is the pay off between the…
Best VHF antenna: 7 top options to improve your signal
Aside from the safety aspect, navigation alerts and weather updates, the non-essential uses of VHF radios are broad – from communication to and from the Race Committee for start procedure…
Black Friday outboard deals: 5 fantastic options
If you’ve resigned yourself to the idea that Black Friday outboards are the same price as non Black Friday outboards, think again. Discounts might be modest but uprated deals often…