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Get Satellite Two-Way Messaging For Under £200 this Amazon Big Deals Day
One thing you’re not likely to find out in the backcountry or out at sea is cell service, and that’s why it’s so important to invest in a satellite communicator.…
Tested on the Water: The 8 Best Handheld VHF Radios for 2025
Searching for the best handheld VHF radio? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve personally tested these models on the water to bring you an expert, hands-on guide. The most…
Best Waterproof Duffel Bag 2025: Keep your kit dry on the water
The demands of water-based activities—be it a long weekend of sailing, a white-water kayaking trip, or an afternoon spent paddleboarding—all require one essential piece of gear: reliable, durable luggage. While…
Everything you need to know about high performance autopilots
It’s 0230 in the morning and we’re sailing close-hauled mid-Channel with the breeze gusting to 30 knots. In the strongest puffs our heading feathers up a little into the wind…
Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Waterproof Jacket & Salopette for Women – Full Test and Review
Best Waterproof Sailing Jacket for Women? Henri-Lloyd hasn’t simply resized a men’s jacket and called it a women’s fit. This is a true women’s sailing jacket with proper shaping and…
Huge 50% savings on mega power station : Bluetti AC200L
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…
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…
Need a new lifejacket? Grab yourself a bargain in the summer Prime sales
For any watersports user, there are all kinds of unintended swimming possibilities and should you take a knock on the head at the same time you can very quickly down.…
Best Prime Day 2025 boating deals: How to save big on sailing gear this year
It’s here! Amazon’s big summer sale, Prime Day 2025 (or what we should probably start calling Prime Week 2025, is the event is running over four days this year). Prime…
This Prime Day Helly Hansen Gilet is very comfortably discounted
In the Prime Day Helly Hansen sale, we’ve found a corker for keeping your body comfortable when you’re sailing. The Helly Hansen gilet’s price is at a new low, now…
At just £82 in the UK and $111 in the US this inflatable kayak is a favourite of our kayak tester
The Intex Challenger K2 is the company’s mid-range inflatable kayak and the one that our Kayak tester, Drew Maglio has owned and enjoyed for many years. Currently the Kayak is…
This 71% off Prime Day waterproof speaker gives you more room to boogie at sea
Cruising on holiday is a perfect opportunity to play your favourite songs and get your body moving. In the Prime Day sale, this hugely discounted waterproof speaker features a carabiner,…
This Prime Day paddle board / kayak is being offered with my most-used paddle accessory for free!
Isle might not make the cheapest inflatable paddle boards on the market, but they some of the best inflatable paddle boards on the market. Isle held a site-wide 4th July…
Best changing robe: 9 of our top picks for outdoor swimmers
Swimming, paddleboarding, triathlon, surfing, sailing – however you love to get out and enjoy the water, when temperatures drop, there’s one thing that can make water sports and swimming more…
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…