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…
Jayne Toyne
Marine tech and safety
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…
Fenix Shadowmaster vs Exposure Raw Pro: Battle of the premium head torches for sailing
As a sailor who is regularly out on the water for days (and nights) at a time, having the best head torch for sailing that offers a good red-light mode…
Why I flew 1400 miles to pick up my favourite PLB!
The FastFind return link Personal Locator Beacon It might seem a bit excessive to fly so far for a personal locator beacon. And you’d be right, except, this was just…
Sunglasses for smaller faces? My 15 year love affair with one brand comes to an end… maybe
For over 15 years now I’ve carried a pair of Gill sunglasses in my kit bag wherever I happen to be sailing in the world. They’re not all the same…
The sailing gloves I’ve bought over and over again
A sailing necessity Sailing gloves are a sacrificial second skin, especially when handling spinnaker lines and anything where you need a little more grip or there’s a risk of rope…
My favourite Spinlock Safety Tether is now available in Walmart!
A favourite safety tether? Yes you read that right! I do have a favourite tether line, just like I have a favourite ring on the cooker and a favourite butter…
Living 24/7 with my Garmin Quatix 7 Pro waterproof smartwatch for a year and I LOVE IT!
If you’ve seen my other reviews for other Garmin smart watches, such as the Quatix 6 and Quatix 7, then it’ll come as no surprise to read that I love…
The BIG West Marine Winch Sale Is BACK AGAIN! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!
The huge buy one get one free Lewmar winch sale is here thanks to West Marine. Sorry to my Brit pals, this one is for the Northern American market and…
Best BIG SCREEN Clear view Sailing Watch Regatta Race Timers
The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and big screen sailing watch regatta race timers have easy to use buttons and…
Best Waterproof Smart Watches For Sailing
Editor’s top choices at a glance Garmin Quatix 7 PRO Best smart sailing watch Specifications: Apple or android smart phone compatible, Sizes: 47mm / 51mm, Weight 70g, Battery life: up…
Suunto Ocean Smart Diving and sailing watch Review
Specifications: Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED color display with sapphire glass and stainless steel bezel. Battery Life: Up to 60 hours in dive mode. Up to 50 hours with continuous GPS tracking. Dive…
Best diesel heaters for boats – An expert buyer’s guide
Best diesel heaters for boats – This buyer’s guide was first published online in 2021 – it was revised and updated 14 Jan 2025 I live on my boat all…
Gifts for Swimmers – Smart Gift Ideas for Cold Water and Wild Swimming
Cold water swimmers are a diverse bunch, but there’s a huge swathe of people of all ages and backgrounds out there who are discovering the health benefits of going for…
Fantastic Gifts for Sailors – 21 Gift ideas for that sailor in your life
Sailors can be notoriously difficult to buy for and sailing as a hobby (much like golf and other niche pastimes) tends to involve kit that is either bafflingly complex or…
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) A…
Unleash your inner MacGyver with this Cyber Monday Gerber Multitool deal
Gerber Multi-plier 600 multitool SAVE 37% NOW reduced to $65.90 List Price: $105.00 Get the Deal Now This Gerber multitool is up there as one of the main staples of…