We love to get off grid, so to speak, but we are reliant on loads of small bits of electronics to keep us connected, illuminated and working on the go.…
Jayne Toyne
Marine tech and safety
Amazon Spring sale – big savings on Garmin Instinct watches
There’s some big price reductions on the Garmin Instinct and the Instinct 2 right now. I’ve also thrown ina deal on Fenix 6 because that’s a really good deal too…
I love my Plastimo Iris 50 hand bearing compass, over 10 years of use it’s still good as new
Plastimo Iris 50 The ubiquitous hockey puck style of hand bearing compass. It’s virtually indestructible, has zero electronics and budget friendly. I can’t find a negative point for this compass, but…
Best hand bearing compasses. 9 Tried & Tested models
The hand bearing compass is essential for a range of jobs around the boat. We take a look at the best tried and tested hand bearing compasses, used for swinging…
Fantastic 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…
I got down and dirty with boat maintenance testing a Petzl Aria 2R headtorch
Petzl Aria 2R headtorch Specifications Functions: white light low, mid, high battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, includes: Petzl core cell (can also use 3 x AAA batteries…
I went night sailing and took the Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch for a test run across the English Channel
Petzl Aria 2 RGB headtorch Specifications Functions: red light, green light, blink light, blue light, white light battery level indicator Power source: Petzl Hybrid Concept, comes with 3 AAA batteries,…
Best Musto Sailing Jacket deal: over 50% off BR2 offshore
Musto Jacket Deal Spotter! Our hawk eyed Marine Group Digital Editor, Toby, here at Yachting World spotted some excellent bargains over at Musto.com right now. I had to go and…
Best emergency bilge pumps – high capacity pumps for salvage
As someone who has prepared my own boat for Category 1, finding the best emergency bilge pumps that comply but are also easy to use has resulted in scouring shops…
Best manual bilge pump – 9 top choices
Every boat I’ve ever sailed on or cruised in has one or more of these pumps onboard. I’ve had hands on experience of all but one of these pumps. Choose…
The best Cobra VHF marine radio – from handheld to fix-mounted
Let’s take a closer look at the best Cobra VHF marine radios. If you’re looking for standard Horizon or Icom VHF marine radios, I’ve made separate guides for those too.…
The Garmin Quatix 7 was a game changer for me, now there’s 33% off for Black Friday
I’m a huge fan of wearable tech, though I haven’t always been. I was a sceptic until I tried some smart watches and the Quatix 7 was a real game…
This Victorinox sailing knife has saved my life – Save 43% this Black Friday
Ever since I crossed my dad’s palm with silver in return for the safe transfer of a knife from him to me, I’ve thanked my knife for saving my life,…
Black Friday cooler deals: How to save up to 40% on a cool box
From lakeside anglers to offshore boaters, there will be thousands of savvy shoppers looking out for the best Black Friday cooler deals this year. If you’re reading this, you’ve just…
Save up to 55% off these H2O Bushnell binoculars in this Black Friday deal
Bushnell Binoculars at less than half price? I’m not sure how they do it but if you’re in the market for some decent budget level binoculars, then these could be…
Black Friday kayak deals: Save up to 60% in the year’s biggest sales
Growing in popularity over the past 10 years, inflatable kayaks provides a real opportunity for those with limited storage or transportation to get out on the water easily. If you…
Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 58% on smartwatches
Garmin make some of the best smartwatches available anywhere on the market. We’ve reviewed several Garmin watches and we rate them very highly, so this Cyber Monday we’ll be scoured…
Save 50% on the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 – BEST DEALS
Any deals to be had on power stations and I’m all over it. These portable little power packs are so versatile and can keep most items we use these days…
The Best Musto sailing jacket for your time at sea
Cold or damp conditions should never get in the way of your next adventure. Drifting across the Amalfi Coast, roaming Lake Michigan or exploring the Scottish Highlands should be enjoyed…
Garmin Instinct – big savings on one of the best smart watches I’ve tested
What it lacks in grace, it certainly makes up for in function. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Instinct Solar is a great sports watch that can go anywhere. A…