We have selected some fabulous Sydney Hobart Race Hotels and take in the race atmosphere and a bit of the city life too. Sydney is a wonderful place to head…
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America’s Cup: Barcelona Hotels and Accommodation
Barcelona is a stunning city to host the next America’s Cup. We’ve selected a range of Hotels to get you close to the action and to get the most out…
Revolve roll-up emergency vhf antenna
The Revolve roll-up emergency vhf antenna seems like such a simple solution that when you see it, you wonder why it hasn’t been done already. A roll up material that…
Emergency VHF antenna – buyers’ guide
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…
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 kayak deals: Our pick of the best bargains
This article was Originally published Nov 2022 – it was price checked and new deals added 22 Feb 2023. Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, the inflatable kayak…
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 personal locator beacons and AIS units: 8 top options for boating
This article was originally published in November 2021, it was price checked and updated on 14 Feb 2023 Not so long ago simply locating a crew member who had fallen…
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 2023: 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
We’ve put together a list of hotels near the Annapolis Boat Show at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. Accommodation is listed with…
Best Dehumidifier deals: Save up to 50%
Who better than a self confessed dehumidifier fanatic to trawl the internet for find the best dehumidifier deals for you. I have written several reviews on dehumidifiers on our sister…
Spinnaker Hass 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…