Carrying an emergency VHF antenna is a sensible thing to do. We may get a loss of signal to our mast head unit for any number of reasons, from chafe…
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Best satellite phone: 9 devices for adventurous sailors
The best satellite phone for you is the one that does the job you need it to do. If you are looking to make calls, send and receive texts, drop…
Best underwater cameras: The ultimate waterproof photography gadgets guide
Being on board a yacht offers access to some of the planet’s most bountiful waters. And whether you’re scuba diving, swimming or snorkelling, a waterproof camera is a key piece…
Best coastal sailing jackets buyer’s guide: 6 of the best options
The best coastal sailing jackets are more than able to deal with almost all conditions and races which the majority of us will ever experience. For this comparison we will…
Best offshore sailing jacket buyer’s guide: 4 of the best jackets and smocks
With the ocean trying to enter at every possible opening, combined with the moisture produced within, there is a lot of attention to detail required to keep you dry. Whatever…
Best mid-layer sailing jackets buyer’s guide: 6 of the best options
Many of you will be lucky enough to live in tropical climes where the word thermal is only associated with a way to keep your Mai Tai cold on the…
Best lightweight sailing jacket buyer’s guide: 5 of the best options
As important a fashion piece as a barrier against the sudden and changeable conditions of summer, the choices of a lightweight sailing jacket are vast. Many companies devote more effort…
Best Inflatable Kayak and Canoe: Find The Model For You
I love my inflatable yacht tender, I use it a lot to get about in. But nothing quite matches the tranquillity offered by a kayak or canoe to explore shallow…
Looking for hotels near Cowes? A guide to local accommodation
Cowes is historically the centre of yacht racing on the British south coast positioned just a couple of miles off the mainland on the Isle Of Wight. Booking accommodation on…
Best chronograph watches buying guide: The ultimate stopwatches for sailors
There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to the best sailing watches, with timepieces designed in all different styles and with various features to best suit…
Looking for hotels near Annapolis Boat Show? Here’s a handy guide to places to stay locally
If you’re passionate about in-water sail and powerboat shows, the Annapolis Boat Show is an event you need to add to your calendar. Along with educational advice and information about…
Spinnaker Haas Automatic Watch Review
The Spinnaker Hass Automatic watch brings all the joy of a traditional analogue timepiece. If you want to ditch the computers and keep it simple then this is definitely worth…
Best Merino Wool Base layer: Head-to-toe thermal warmth
The ubiquitous costume of form fitting all black that make us look like we’re on an adventure to secretly deliver a box of chocolates, via an open window and a…
Forclaz HL500 Head Torch Review – Gear Test
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…
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…