The sailing brand has teamed up with the 11th Hour Racing Team to create the new Evolution Newport OSM jacket. OSM stands for One Single Material, and refers to the…
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New gear: Finisterre + RNLI Freeman Gansey jumper
The Finisterre + RNLI Freeman Gansey jumper is one of the central garments in a collection of six. Ten per cent of the sale price is donated to the RNLI.…
New gear: Admiralty Easytide website
The Admiralty Easytide website is a popular tidal prediction site from the UK Hydrographic Office and it has had more than just a facelift. Following the changes announced in April…
New gear: Zhik OFS800 foul weather clothing
Zhik OFS800 is the Aussie brand's new range of high-performance offshore foulies, including a jacket, smock, latex smock and salopettes.
New gear: Barton 32mm stainless steel sliding cleat
Block specialist Barton Marine has updated its sliding cleat range by introducing the new Barton 32mm Stainless Steel Sliding Cleat.
New gear: Wichard MXLEvo soft block
French deck hardware maker Wichard has introduced a new addition to its popular Evo block range with the Wichard MXLEvo soft block shackle
Hydrogen powered boats: what are the realistic options?
Hydrogen is the future of energy – everyone says so. Billions of pounds of funding have been unveiled as part of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, which includes marine sector…
New gear: Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers
Fusion Apollo marine amplifiers are designed exclusively for boats that already feature Fusion marine entertainment systems. But as the Garmin-owned company is a key supplier to the serial yacht production…
New gear: YAM aluminium Rib boats
It is the Japanese engine specialist’s first foray into ally-hulled inflatables, and the YAM aluminium Rib boats are designed to complement its existing line of small outboard motors. Yamaha launched…
Best marine diesel engines: a buyer’s guide
Modern marine diesel engines may look very similar to the large, noisy, oily chunks of iron of yesteryear, but a lot has changed under the bonnet, says Sam Fortescue