When my wife and I moved to the coast several years ago, I finally got the opportunity to use my sit-on-top kayaks in the environment for which they were designed.…
Gear
Best sailing knives: 12 of the best safety knives for emergency use
The safety knife is an often neglected tool, typically languishing strapped to a binnacle leg or stowed inside a lifejacket or a belt pouch. until that is, the moment comes…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 12 top options for boating
Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a huge and frankly scary challenge for those onboard. Your odds, as a…
Best Prime Day Garmin watch deals – save up to 51%
This Amazon Prime Day, if you look carefully you’ll spot the tidy little bargains. As the self appointed sports watch geek here in the marine team, I’ve always got my…
Best Prime Day waterproof binoculars deals: Save up to 43%
Note: Prime Day 2023 has now finished, but if you’re looking for a waterproof speaker then check out our guide to the best waterproof speakers. Everyone who uses a boat…
Best Prime Day solar panels, 12V lithium batteries and charger deals
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…
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…
Best satellite messenger and tracker for heading off the beaten path
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…
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…
Best swimming goggles: 6 of the best pairs for open water
Whether you’re a regular outdoor swimmer or just love to clock up laps in your local indoor pool, a pair of good swimming goggles are an essential to keep swimmers…
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…