For the fifth consecutive year, homegrown outdoor brand Finisterre is turning Black Friday… Blue. Over “Blue” Friday, £2 / $2.50 from every Finisterre purchase goes to one their ocean partners…
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Pick up big-ticket items and safety essentials with these deals from UK chandlery Gael Force Marine
Chandlery-shopping makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. The sheer amount and variety of thing available means that everywhere I turn (or click), I seem to stumble…
MUSTO cuts a mean Black Friday bargain: check out these discounts from the brand offshore racing legends swear by
Black Friday doesn’t always have the most going on for sailors (except when it’s the sails themselves that get discounted, in the unprecedented Black Friday deal we found for you…
Expert guide to choosing a marine generator for cruising yachts
It wasn’t long ago that even ambitious cruising yachts had only the bare minimum in electrical systems. Navigation lights, a VHF radio, perhaps an electric windlass and a single GPS…
Best Black Friday deals: this drop-stitch kayak from Decathlon is £500 off and perfect for curious sailors
Drop-stitch kayaks are a middle ground between the performance of a rigid hull and the comfort and convenience of basic, stoweable inflatable kayak, and this option from Decathlon is significantly…
Forget ChatGPT: Here’s how AI is used in everything from racing yachts to weather routing
The use of AI in sailing is distinctly different to the tools based on large language models such as ChatGTP and DeepSeek that became available in the last three years…
Best Sailing Watch: Fully Tested Waterproof Watches for all Watersports Enthusiasts
The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations and large faced race count down timers. And yet still there’s utter simplicity of…
Garmin Descent MK3i Review: Is this the ultimate dive computer and smartwatch hybrid?
For years, I scuba dived and taught diving all over the world with my trusty Suunto Mosquito dive computer and apart from a battery change, it never let me down,…
The Best Garmin Watch for Sailing, Boating and more
Choosing the best sailing watch is hard enough, but when it comes to choosing the right marine smartwatch, it can feel like navigating a storm. With a sea of options…
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…
JOOOL Hybrid energy and propulsion system
Anyone who has visited La Rochelle over the past 25 years will have seen the electric ferries with huge solar arrays that transport locals and visitors alike between the town…
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…
Prices are plunging! We found you the best deals on snorkels and other dive kit this Prime Day
Many sailors aren’t too fussed with what’s happening below the surface of the water– they’re too busy flying over it. Still, it’s always a good idea to keep diving and…
I found a head-turning Prime Day Helly Hansen Crew Jacket at a bargain
Helly Hansen jackets are highly regarded for their wearability among sailors and marina-goers. They’re generally versatile, stylish, and comfortable, making them a winner for donning on a yacht. However, they…
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.…