Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
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Best sailing boots for offshore and coastal sailing
The more you look into the subject of purchasing the the best sailing boots – whether for offshore sailing or coastal cruising , the more complex it appears to become,…
Handheld VHF radio: Six of the best
Handheld VHF radios comes in all levels of specifications and a few now offer DSC and GPS features including the Distress Alert ‘red button’ and direct MMSI calling. One Handhled…
How to fly a drone from a boat
You won’t have failed to notice the familiar whine of a drone buzzing over an otherwise peaceful anchorage as these machines become an ever more affordable cruising accessory. Annoying as…
Everything you need to know about your VHF antenna
When Guglielmo Marconi began sending radio messages between coastal radio stations and ships at sea in 1897, there were plenty who predicted the technology would have very limited scope. Yet,…
Best lifejackets for boaters & sailors: 15 of the best options tested
We all have lifejackets on board, but do you know what yours is actually like to use? We test 10 lifejackets to find out
Ewincher electric winch handle review
Designed for yachts from 30 to 60 feet, Ewincher is an electrically assisted winch handle recently upgraded and relaunched with more power and longer battery life. You can use it…
Best Liferaft for sailboats – offshore ISO9650-1 models
We hope to never use some of the safety gear we have onboard, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make some informed choices. I’ve picked out some of the best…
How waterproof clothing works and why it’s getting better
Not all that long ago the last word in waterproof clothing was sailcloth coated with tar and some stout woollens. With no more protection than that, fishermen, sailors and explorers…
Remigo One Electric Outboard Review
Remigo One Designed from the outset to break away from all traditional outboard motor styles, the Remigo One looks very much like a rudder. The battery is encapsulated within the…