The Swedish company says that Awlgrip HDT gloss paint will offer better protection for your topsides and an unprecedented finish. HDT is a polyurethane paint applied as a single-stage topcoat…
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Discovery Shipyard in voluntary liquidation
It has now been confirmed that Discovery Shipyard has gone into voluntary liquidation. The COVID-19 pandemic is being blamed for the closure of the yard
Cruising Clinic: Mooring astern in tricky berths
Picture the scene: it’s a beautiful summer evening, the marina is bathed in golden light and there are crowds of people outside the bar sipping gin and tonics. You’ll soon…
NEW Dinghy Sailing Clothing for 2022
Latest dinghy sailing clothing and paddle board or open water swimming shore clothes Typhoon Renvyle Hooded smock From keelboat racing, to cruising on sailing yachts, motorboats and RIBs, the new…
NEW Marine Safety Gear for 2022
New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available…
Technical clothing for sailors: New tech for 2022
Jayne Toyne picks the best new technical clothing for sailors from the DAME award entries at Metstrade Connect 2021
New gear: Icom M804 long-range radio
The Icom M804 long-range radio is currently the only single sideband system that has the all-important CE mark approval. This means it can be sold to European customers and installed…
Rewiring a boat: advice to help you comply with the regulations
Rewiring a boat doesn't have to be a headache. We explain the intricacies of upgrading your boat’s DC electrical system to enable compliance with the most recent regulations and to…
Could you berth with no bow thruster?
How would you get a 56ft yacht into a tight berth with no working bow thruster and on a flood tide? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
River Exe cruise: Conrad’s River Journeys
Conrad Humphreys returns to his roots with a River Exe cruise in his 17th century replica lugger, Bounty’s End