I just can’t help myself. I bought another boat (why have two when you can have three boats?) and it’s a bit of a project. So Prime Day is an…
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Best Prime Day sailing watch deals: Save up to 59%
Who doesn’t love a good watch? There’s some great Prim Day sailing watch deals out there right now, I’ve had a good rummage through them to pick out some of…
Best Prime Day snorkel deals: get exploring beneath the waves
Finding the best snorkel can be a somewhat overwhelming task with literally thousands of options on the market, all purporting to do the same or similar things. And this Prime…
Best Prime Day dehumidifier deals: Save up to 46%
Who better than a self confessed dehumidifier fanatic to trawl the internet for find the best Prime Day dehumidifier deals for you? I have written several reviews on dehumidifiers on…
Prime Day Helly Hansen deals: Our pick of the best boating gear bargains
This Amazon Prime Day, Norwegian sailing apparel brand Helly Hansen has gone all-in with loads of items reduced from, so there’s plenty of deals to be found from this top…
Leica Noctivid Binoculars reviewed
Leica Noctivid Binoculars Best boat binoculars for nature lovers One of the joys of sailing is the natural environment and a great pair of binoculars such as these will enable…
Fujinon Mariner WPC-XL Binoculars Review
Fujinon Mariner WPC-XL Binoculars Specifications: Weight – 819g | Dimensions -7.2 x 2.5 x 7, / 18.3 x 6.3 x 17.8 cm A great mid-range set of binoculars. The first…
Best waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors
Constant exposure to the sun can be both the highlight and the pitfall of life on board for sailors. As much as fine weather makes for a better sailing experience,…
Zoleo satellite messenger tested and reviewed
Zoleo satellite communicator Specifications: 200 hours battery life (when left to check messages every 12 minutes), charge time approx 2 hours, weight : 159g, size: 91mm L × 66mm W…
Musto HPX Jacket and Trousers
After extensive development work with its many ambassadors in the IMOCA 60 fleet, and feedback as Clipper Round the World Race clothing sponsor, Musto has completely revamped its high end…
What to wear dinghy sailing: from bouyancy aids to boots
If you want to make a start in sailing then often a dinghy will be your first port of call for learning – and thereafter many choose to keep dinghy…
Iridium GO! exec vs Starlink Roam: Which Sat comms system does it best
Until recently, developments in satellite communications were painfully slow, but the pace of change started to quicken a few years ago and is today accelerating rapidly. There’s now a wider…
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Radio – Tested and Reviewed
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Radio The Explorer series of VHF radios from Standard Horizon are all good but what makes this one a 5 star review? I replaced my previous…
Sealskinz Waterproof Insulated Gloves Review
SEALSKINZ Waterproof All Weather Insulated Glove I’ve had these sealskinz waterproof insulated gloves for a good number of years now and they get hauled out of storage a few times…
Gill Pro Sailing Glove Longterm Test Review
Gill Pro Sailing glove The Gill Pro sailing glove has been a stalwart in my sailing inventory for years and they’re still going strong. These top of the range Gill…
Gill Championship Sailing Gloves – long finger & short finger Review
Gill Championship Sailing glove long finger I’ve worn the Gill Championship sailing glove to death, quite literally for the past 13 years. Obviously these are not the same gloves all…
What to wear sailing: Everything you need to know
Are you are heading out on the water sailing for the first time, or perhaps you’re just curious to see what other wear when sailing, if so, look no further…
The future of chartplotters
Multifunction displays for navigation, instrument data, radar, AIS, and even watching Netflix, continue to evolve, especially at the high end of the market. While early units were hampered by a…
Best fixed compasses: 6 options for binnacle and bulkhead mounted units
Fixed compasses are an essential piece of kit that every yacht needs. They are especially good in this day and age, as they do not need any electrical power to…
Icom M25 Handheld VHF Marine Radio Review
Icom M25 Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio – Blue Best value handheld VHF marine radio The Icom M25 Handheld VHF Marine Radio is a lightweight low spec VHF handheld radio…