Andy Pag puts Predictwind’s IridiumGO! through its paces on an Atlantic crossing to test how good the satellite modem really is
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Best Christmas gifts for sailors: our picks for 2022
Stuck for a Christmas gift idea for the sailor in your life? We choose the best Christmas gifts for sailors which are guaranteed to put a smile on their face…
Best waterproof jackets and salopettes for offshore sailors
The biggest storm should be water off a duck’s back in these rugged offshore waterproofs. The YM team put six oilskins to the test to see which perform best
Best polarized sunglasses for sailors: 9 pairs tested
A decent set of sunglasses are essential on the water. Theo Stocker explains why they’re so vital, and tests nine pairs
Best vacuum flask: we test some of the market leaders
When you’re on watch, few things will revive you like a piping hot cup of tea of coffee. Having it to hand in a vacuum flask, tucked away in a…
Crewsaver Ergofit+ 190N lifejacket – reviewed
Crewsaver Ergofit +190N lifejacket The Crewsaver Ergofit 190 has impressive turning/rollover speed. It focusses on spinning a casualty over as quickly as possible, supporting their head and airway, with as…
Plastimo SL 180 lifejacket – reviewed
Plastimo SL 180 lifejacket What marks the Plastimo SL 180 as a bit different? The major difference is its construction. While all the other lifejackets have an outer casing and…
Helly Hansen Sailsafe Race 170 Auto lifejacket – reviewed
Helly Hansen Sailsafe Race 170 Auto lifejacket Work has gone into the harness of this lifejacket with aluminium rather than steel buckles to keep the weight down. Crotch straps have…
Baltic Race SL lifejacket – reviewed
Baltic 150 Race SL lifejacket In use The Baltic Race SL lifejacket has chest strap adjustment buckles on both sides which pull to the rear and release forwards. A small…
Seago 3Dynamic lifejacket – tested
Seago 3Dynamic 190N lifejacket Dry Testing Toby comments from, shore side testing of the Seago 3Dynamic, “the sprayhood was uncomfortable and small. The light is poorly positioned as it flops…