This article was first published July 2022 and was price and fact checked by Fox Morgan for accuracy om 15th March 2023 Significant improvements in a number of areas in…
Gear
Cobra HH500 VHF Marine Radio – tested
Cobra HH500 VHF Marine Radio Best VHF marine radio for bluetooth mobile phone connectivity The Cobra HH500 VHF marine radio has been used as a backup to the main…
The Best Cold Water Swimming Wetsuit For Women
Looking for the best cold water swimming wetsuit for women and need a little pointer in the right direction, then I’m here to help you. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor…
Sailing winch deals – Buy one get one free
Sailing winch deals are rare, so when we see something exciting then we want to share it with you! West Marine are offering a Buy one Get one free offer…
Ocean Signal PLB3 personal beacon review: the award winning plb and AIS combination
Ocean Signal PLB3 personal beacon We’ve waited for a combined beacon for years and finally it’s here. But the reality of what we wished for versus the fantasy is somewhat…
ACR Bivy stick satellite messenger review
ACR Bivy stick satellite messenger Best messenger and tracker to retain same phone number The Bivy Stick satellite messenger and Bivy App from ACR transforms your smartphone into a satellite…
Garmin Inreach Mini 2 satellite messenger review
Garmin InReach Mini 2 The smallest tracker currently available on the market the Garmin Inreach Mini 2 is a wearable device. Clip this to a bag or belt loop and…
Best satellite messenger and tracker for sailing and boating
The best satellite messenger and trackers have come a long way in just a few years since we last looked at them with Pip Hare. (12 yacht trackers compared) Here’s…
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…
The best new boat accessories of 2023
When it comes to picking the best boat accessories of any year, the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) is the place to be, where many brands launch their latest gadgets…
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…
Sevylor Madison 2 Person Inflatable Kayak review
The floor is inflated too and this gives the kayak a certain degree of rigidity. The two seats are inflatable and are quite comfy, you can adjust the pressure to…
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…
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…