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…
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High Power, Low Voltage: Molabo’s Game-Changing Electric Marine Drives
Molabo, a little-known German company with firm roots in academic research, offers a radically different alternative for marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems. Conventional electric motors powerful enough to propel…
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…
RUX Waterproof Adventure Bag Review, The Kit Bag That Never Leaves My Side
Some gear quietly and without fanfare becomes part of your daily kit. You stop thinking about it, because it just… works. That’s exactly what happened with my orange RUX Waterproof…
Top 16 Best Marine Binoculars for navigation and pilotage – tried and tested
I can sit gazing through binoculars for hours. From looking at the local baby seals when on anchor or trying to find my way using old fashioned naviguesswork. If I…
Sena Nautitalk Crew intercom headset review: ‘Once you’ve used it, you wonder how you’ve managed without it!’
Sena Nautitalk Crew Headset – Clear Comms, No Fuss, No Shouting I can’t shout into the wind, I lose my voice really quickly and trying to communicate on larger boats…
Nikon 7X50 Ocean Pro Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective
Nikon 7×50 Global Compass Binoculars – A Sailor’s Perspective When I first picked up the Nikon 7x50CF WP Global Compass binoculars, I was curious. I’ve used many of the best…
What the M-Class?! AIS Beacons Get a New Rulebook
If you’re like me and you’ve got a healthy collection of gadgets clipped, zipped, and stashed around every bit of your foulies, then you’ve probably already clocked a few personal…
SMRT Alert AIS beacon – the beacon I wear every day
SMRT by name, smart by nature – Class M peace of mind afloat When you spend half your life jumping from a tender to a boat in pitch dark, in…
PLB vs AIS Beacon – What’s the difference and which one will save you?
PLB vs AIS Beacon – Which One’s Going to Save You What’s the best beacon or PLB for me? Let me explain how they work and suggest, perhaps you might…
Best personal locator beacons and AIS units: 16 top options for boating
The best personal locator beacons on the market – hands on testing Locating a crew member who’s fallen overboard in anything other than the most benign of conditions is a…
Looking for the Best Way to Scare Off the Seagulls from Landing and Making a Mess on My Boat? I’m trying every bird scarer this year!
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…
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…
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Review
Sumarpro Nova Women’s Sleeveless Eco Open Water Swimming Wetsuit Best sleeveless performance swimming wetsuit Specifications Yamamoto SCS neoprene Low modular tech Hypoallergenic materials Stable Trinity Support System Quick-release ankle panels…
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Review
Wild Moose Caribou Tote Bag Best weatherproof tote bag for wild swimming Specifications Fully waterproof 40L capacity Made from recycled600D Oxford fabric with TPU lamination and heat-welded seams Roll-top Separate 5L, recycled,…
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…
Best Waterproof Backpack 2025: 6 Top Models Tested
Finding luggage solutions for your next trip that do it all can be quite a challenge. No two adventures will ever be the same, so shouldn’t the same principle be…
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…