Fujinon Mariner WPC-XL Binoculars Specifications: Weight – 819g | Dimensions -7.2 x 2.5 x 7, / 18.3 x 6.3 x 17.8 cm A great mid-range set of binoculars. The first…
Gear reviews
Spinera Light 10ft 6in stand up paddle board review
Paddle boards are a brilliantly simple way of getting around an anchorage. Their simplicity, lack of bulk and the fact that they are fun to use have made them almost…
Gill Marine Edge Boots review
The excellent Edge Boots from British sailing brand Gill Marine claim to provide all-season, full-foot protection for paddlers and boaters exploring any kind of coastscape, in all sorts of conditions.…
Zoleo satellite messenger tested and reviewed
Zoleo satellite communicator Specifications: 200 hours battery life (when left to check messages every 12 minutes), charge time approx 2 hours, weight : 159g, size: 91mm L × 66mm W…
Musto HPX Jacket and Trousers
After extensive development work with its many ambassadors in the IMOCA 60 fleet, and feedback as Clipper Round the World Race clothing sponsor, Musto has completely revamped its high end…
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Radio – Tested and Reviewed
Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Radio The Explorer series of VHF radios from Standard Horizon are all good but what makes this one a 5 star review? I replaced my previous…
Sealskinz Waterproof Insulated Gloves Review
SEALSKINZ Waterproof All Weather Insulated Glove I’ve had these sealskinz waterproof insulated gloves for a good number of years now and they get hauled out of storage a few times…
Gill Pro Sailing Glove Longterm Test Review
Gill Pro Sailing glove The Gill Pro sailing glove has been a stalwart in my sailing inventory for years and they’re still going strong. These top of the range Gill…
Gill Championship Sailing Gloves – long finger & short finger Review
Gill Championship Sailing glove long finger I’ve worn the Gill Championship sailing glove to death, quite literally for the past 13 years. Obviously these are not the same gloves all…
Garmin Marq Captain smartwatch review: Smart by name, smart by nature
As befits its £1,699 price tag, the Garmin Marq Captain arrived in a hefty steel presentation case with a magnetic seal that eased open like the lid of a sarcophagus…
£1,699.00
Gill OS1 Ocean Jacket review
I’ve been using Gill’s previous OS1 kit for several years, covering tens of thousands of miles with it, so was naturally curious when a new Gill OS1 Ocean Jacket was…
£545.00
Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF marine radio review
Standard Horizon HX890E VHF handheld marine radio Best joint overall handheld VHF marine radio The Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF is a feature-rich, top spec handheld marine radio, with impressive…
Standard Horizon HX210 handheld VHF marine radio reviewed
Standard Horizon HX210 Standard Horizon HX210 handheld VHF rival to the Icom 25E offers us a great alternative handheld radio at a good price vs weight vs battery life…
Icom IC37 Handheld VHF Marine Radio Review
Icom M37E handheld VHF radio Best joint overall handheld VHF marine radio This Icom IC37 Handheld VHF Marine Radio unit is a real workhorse. Designed for both leisure and the…
Icom M25 Handheld VHF Marine Radio Review
Icom M25 Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio – Blue Best value handheld VHF marine radio The Icom M25 Handheld VHF Marine Radio is a lightweight low spec VHF handheld radio…
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…
Intex Challenger K2 review: An inflatable kayak that’s built to last
The Intex Challenger K2 is the company’s mid-range inflatable kayak and the one that I have owned and enjoyed for years. Like the other models, the Challenger K2 features a…
£150.00
Cobra HH500 VHF Marine Radio – tested
Cobra HH500 VHF Marine Radio Best VHF marine radio for bluetooth mobile phone connectivity The Cobra HH500 VHF marine radio has been used as a backup to the main…
Ocean Signal PLB3 personal beacon review: the award winning plb and AIS combination
Ocean Signal PLB3 personal beacon We’ve waited for a combined beacon for years and finally it’s here. But the reality of what we wished for versus the fantasy is somewhat…
ACR Bivy stick satellite messenger review
ACR Bivy stick satellite messenger Best messenger and tracker to retain same phone number The Bivy Stick satellite messenger and Bivy App from ACR transforms your smartphone into a satellite…