I’m sure we’ve all seen or rather heard that boat that comes into an anchorage or mooring where there’s raised voices and “I can’t hear you” being one of the…
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Crew-Talk Plus marine Intercom review – tried and tested
Crew-Talk Plus Marine Intercom As many know, in this day and age, boats are getting larger and faster, two features which make communicating far more difficult. And with increased size…
Sena Expand Mesh review – boating like a pro in this marine intercom headset
Sena Expand Mesh Marine Intercom Specifications Bluetooth/Mesh: Mesh Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.2 How many can be connected: up to 24 Type of Control: Button Control Battery Life: 10 Hour Talk…
Best kayak life vests and buoyancy aids
I’ve worn the same kayak life vest for over 10 years. Buy well and buy once! Here’s my top choices of the best kayak life vests or 50N buoyancy aids…
The West Marine Spring sale is here! Great savings across chandlery items for sail boats
If you are based in the US, then the West Marine sale is for you! They have their spring sale until 1 April and there’s a whole array of practical…
Amazon Spring Sale: Save up to 39% on Helly Hansen deals this spring season
Another Amazon sale is here, this one called the Amazon Spring Sale. As ever, these sales are more focussed on tech than kit for sailors, but Helly Hansen usually has…
Amazon Spring sale – save up to 40% on Portable power stations
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.…
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…
America’s Cup: Barcelona Hotels and Accommodation
As the oldest international competition still operating in any sport, the America’s Cup is a bucket list event for any sporting enthusiast. Dating back to around 1851, the America’s Cup…
The best kayaking gloves: 11 all-weather paddling gloves tried and tested
Whether you’re a kayaker, a canoeist, a stand-up paddleboarder or an all-rounder, paddling can be hard on your hands, especially in the colder months, and a finding a pair of…
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…
Best base layer: thermal clothing for year-round sailing
Finding the best base layer or sailing thermal is the foundation of any layering system. It adds warmth and comfort for minimal bulk. While some elite athlete sailors may grind…
The best GPS watch for navigating the open water
Terminology like GPS is common in most sailor’s vocabulary. But when was the last time you thought about the magnitude of this technology at sea? Well, it’s even more incredible…