Prime Day Deal: Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station The Bluetti AC200L is one of the most capable portable power stations available this year, and for Prime Day, it’s down to…
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25% OFF! Dry Bag Deal: TYPHOON Osea Dry Duffel
Dry Bag Deal: TYPHOON Osea Dry Duffel 2.0 – Slate/Lime – 60L 100% waterproof protection with welded seams and 500D REACH compliant material. 25% off at DECATHLON Buy it Now Colour…
Deal Alert: Cobra HH350 Floating Handheld VHF
Deal Alert: Cobra HH350 Floating Handheld VHF Now $103.95 Typical price: $129.95 SAVE 20% Buy it Now The Cobra HH350 brings strong features at a mid-range price. IPX7 waterproofing, built-in…
Battle of the best DSC handheld VHF marine radios : Standard Horizon HX890 vs Icom IC-M94D
Standard Horizon HX890 vs Icom IC-M94D If you’re in the market for a proper bit of handheld VHF kit, it probably comes down to two big hitters, the Standard Horizon…
Icom M94DE VHF Marine Radio review
ICOM IC-M94 VHF RADIO MARINE TRANSCEIVER WITH DSC & AIS RECEIVER First ever handheld VHF with built in AIS The Icom M94DE VHF Marine Radio is the flagship model…
Spinlock Explorer 2L Waterproof Bum Bag
I’ve been using the Spinlock Waterproof Bum Bag daily now for a few months, back and forth from the mooring, by dinghy, by RIB, rain or shine, and I’ve got…
Spinlock Explorer 35L Roll-Top Dry Bag Review – A serendipitous blue hue
The Spinlock Explorer 35L roll top dry bag and ruck sack There’s a lot of choice when it comes to dry bags, but not many combine proper waterproofing with practical…
RUX Waterproof Adventure Bag Review, The Kit Bag That Never Leaves My Side
Some gear quietly and without fanfare becomes part of your daily kit. You stop thinking about it, because it just… works. That’s exactly what happened with my orange RUX Waterproof…
Top 16 Best Marine Binoculars for navigation and pilotage – tried and tested
I can sit gazing through binoculars for hours. From looking at the local baby seals when on anchor or trying to find my way using old fashioned naviguesswork. If I…
Sena Nautitalk Crew intercom headset review: ‘Once you’ve used it, you wonder how you’ve managed without it!’
Sena Nautitalk Crew Headset – Clear Comms, No Fuss, No Shouting I can’t shout into the wind, I lose my voice really quickly and trying to communicate on larger boats…
Nikon 7X50 Ocean Pro Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective
Nikon 7×50 Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective When I first picked up the Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass binoculars, I was curious. I’ve used many of the best…
What the M-Class?! AIS Beacons Get a New Rulebook
If you’re like me and you’ve got a healthy collection of gadgets clipped, zipped, and stashed around every bit of your foulies, then you’ve probably already clocked a few personal…
SMRT Alert AIS beacon – the beacon I wear every day
SMRT by name, smart by nature – Class M peace of mind afloat When you spend half your life jumping from a tender to a boat in pitch dark, in…
PLB vs AIS Beacon – What’s the difference and which one will save you?
PLB vs AIS Beacon – Which One’s Going to Save You What’s the best beacon or PLB for me? Let me explain how they work and suggest, perhaps you might…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
The best personal locator beacons on the market – hands on testing Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a…
Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I’m trying every bird scarer this year!
Bird mess covering you’re decks is an issue for every boat owner even if you leave your boat for a short amount of time. Leave your boat unattended for a…
TESTED! The best waterproof head torches for sailing and boating – 2025
What makes the best head torch for sailing? Is it the red light facility? How about the ability to dim the white light? Or do you want an ultra bright…
Steiner Navigator Pro marine binoculars VS Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass Binoculars
Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 vs. Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass : Waterproof Binoculars Compared When selecting the best marine binoculars, two prominent models stand out: the Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50…
Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 review: The Best Binoculars for boating?
These Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 binoculars have been used (maybe slightly abused) for the past eight years onboard my Dehler 36. I sail and race solo or double handed but…
Petrol outboard engines VS Electric outboard motors: real world comparison
I’ve been using outboard motors since I was a kid in the 80s. I grew up with petrol outboards. I’m from a family that loves boating. One of my earliest…