Choosing an outboard engine for your tender used to be as simple as going to your nearest dealer and picking up whatever 2.5hp engine they had in stock. Now, however,…
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Best hand bearing compasses. 9 Tried & Tested models
The hand bearing compass is essential for a range of jobs around the boat. We take a look at the best tried and tested hand bearing compasses, used for swinging…
Best Inflatable Paddleboard: 8 of the best iSUPs
It might come as a surprise to discover that the vast majority of the stand-up paddleboard (SUP) market is inflatable. In fact, in most conditions good quality pump-up boards can…
Black Friday sailing deals for cruisers: 11 of the best
There’s plenty of deals on sailing specific clothing and sailing kit on the market this year for Black Friday. But cruising sailors might also want to consider some of the…
The best Helly Hansen Black Friday deals for sailors
Not all sailing brands offer deals at this time of year, but the Helly Hansen Black Friday deals are usually some of the best out there for sailors. Helly Hansen…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: Seapilot
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. Seapilot This app…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: iNavx
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. iNavx iNavX can…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: iSailor
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. iSailor iSailor is…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: Savvy Navvy
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. Savvy Navvy Savvy…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: Navionics Boating app
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. Navionics Boating app…
Best navigation apps: 6 top options tested
It’s increasingly rare these days to see any sailor without at least one navigation application on their phone, while tablets are even preferred to fixed multifunction displays (MFDs) on an…
Best paddleboard 2022: The best SUPs on the market
Given its huge surge in popularity over recent years, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) will need little introduction to anyone that spends time on the water. If you want to get into…
Best Helly Hansen Sailing Jackets
Helly Hansen has a huge range covering all types of watersports and lists more than 100 sailing jackets, so picking the right one for you can be difficult. Here’s out…
Best Navigation apps for sailors: C-Map
Modern sailing increasingly relies on apps on your phone or tablet to find your way. We have tested the latest and best navigation apps on the market. C-Map Navigation app…
Best cold water wetsuit for year-round watersports addicts
For watersports activities, the correct heat retaining, technical clothing is imperative, particularly in the winter when the water temperature can drop to as low as 7°C. If you want to…
Best Fathers Day boating gifts: Our pick of the very best kit
Are you wondering what to get the sailor in your life for their birthday, for Christmas or for any other celebratory occasion? Here is our pick of the best products…
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…
C-monsta hanger review: makes drying kit simple
It sounds hyperbolic to call a coat hanger a game-changer, but the C-monsta hanger is one of those rare products that once you stumble upon it, you get a bit…
Best marine binoculars: 7 of the best pairs for keeping a good lookout on board
Whether for identifying a tricky harbour entrance, taking a closer look at an approaching ship or even looking for the breeze, a decent pair of marine binoculars will repay their…
Best winter sailing gloves: from mittens to neoprene
Decent sailing gloves are an essential part of being both comfortable and safe when afloat in the winter months. Wet hands get cold very quickly, so it’s particularly important that…