The best inflatable kayak is the one you use. I’ve had a healthy fear of capsizing since I did an adventure holiday with PGL back in the early 80s. So…
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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…
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 2 review: waterproof bluetooth speaker tested
This is my review for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 2 waterproof bluetooth speaker, but first let’s get go all Scooby Do and have a little flash back to how things…
Best Black Friday Dehumidifier deals: Save up to 55%
I’ve had such fun looking for the best Black Friday Dehumidifier deals. Would it be a bit weird to say I love a dehumidifer? Yes. Ok let’s get down to…
Black Friday Garmin Watch Deals: Save up to 45%
Garmin make some of the best smart watches available anywhere on the market. We’ve reviewed several Garmin watches and we rate them very highly, so we’ve scoured the current and…
Black Friday Diving Computer Deals: Our pick of the best bargains
There’s some great Black Friday Diving computer deals this year. We’ve selected a range of diving computers to suit different levels of diving experience and interests. From Scuba to Freediving.…
Black Friday Personal Locator Beacon deals
Looking for a Black Friday Personal locator beacon deal? They take a long time to come to market as they have to pass some seriously stringent rules and regulations. Therefore…
Black Friday kayak deals: Our pick of the best bargains
I love a kayak, I also love inflatables on the water. Combining the two can either be really great fun, or really disappointing. I’ve had a good old rummage around…
Best Black Friday paddle board deals 2022
Running through Black Friday paddle board deals, there are a lot of ‘deals’ that are not actually that much of a bargain. There are also a lot of deals on…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 8 top options for boating
Not so long ago simply locating a crew member who had fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions was a massive challenge, but thanks to personal…
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…
Garmin Quatix 7 smartwatch test and review
Garmin Quatix 7 The Garmin Quatix 7 smartwatch, the latest version of this popular sailors watch includes improvements to strengthen integration with onboard boating electronics. It’s now been equipped with…
Best sailing watches: 16 options for racing and cruising
Just as tablets and even smartphones have revolutionised how sailors use multifunction displays and instruments, so the latest smart watch technology has now firmly filtered into sailing. While we’re now…
Best waterproof bag: 8 drybags tested
Once a novelty, then a go-to item for dinghy sailors, a drybag is now a must have for all sailors and watersports enthusiasts. After all, why would you not keep…
Best Paddleboards for Beginners
The best paddleboard for beginners has two main qualities, they’re stable and they’re easy to assemble. We have tested a variety of the best inflatable paddleboards for beginners to get…
Changing robes: 8 of the best dry robes for outdoor swimmers
Swimming, paddleboarding, triathlon, surfing, sailing – however you love to get out and enjoy the water, when temperatures drop, there’s one thing that can make water sports and swimming more…
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…
Tested: SailProof android tablet
I’ve long thought that ruggedised Android tablets represent a threat to traditional marine MFD and instrument displays. They can be used very flexibly, either running a wide variety of apps,…
Sun protection for sailors: a guide to staying safe
Sailing on a sunny day is hard to beat: but apart from the mood-enhancing qualities of the sun, we all know of its dangers. After finishing our circumnavigation and returning…
Best Stargazing Binoculars: 6 Pairs for Boaters
While just about any pair of binoculars will offer an enhanced view of the heavens, when it comes to astronomy binoculars that also perform well in a marine context, the…