A great idea to keep on board for emergencies. These clever composite repair packs from Dr Sails can be used to repair carbon or fibreglass, there is even a pack…
Graham Snook
Technical Editor
METS 2015: Aurora Sky-Lite flare
The Aurora Sky-lite red distress flare can propel two red stars up to 60m by hand held launcher. It’s ideal for smaller boats and is small enough to throw in…
METS 2015: Life Cell
When his 41ft steel fishing boat sank in seconds, leaving Australian boater Scott Smiles and his crew no time to grab safety kit, he knew there had to be a…
METS 2015: Solar Cloth System
After a summer in Scotland, of all places, Nigel Calder found that solar outperformed wind 2.5:1. This is Scotland, mind. Solar is coming on stream and Solar Cloth System is…
METS 2015: iKommunicate
What is the best sailing app? The answer probably depends on you and your sailing, but pretty soon you’ll have plenty more to choose from. A group of sailor geeks…
METS 2015: Nodus Factory Toggles
The self-locking adjustable T- toggles come in three varieties. T-Close K a toggle in a loop of Dyneema for creating adjustable soft shackles. T-bat K an easily adjustable loop suitable…
METS 2015: Exposure Lights RAW Pro head torch
Unusually for a head torch, the RAW Pro is waterproof and shockproof – ideal for a life on board. The strap is comfortable to wear and there’s no need for…
METS 2015: Garmin GPS 73
New for 2016 is the Garmin hand-held GPS 73. With a clear monochrome display and highly sensitive GPS, it’s perfect for either the cost-conscious sailor or someone wanting a back…
METS 2015: Mastervolt Touch 10
Housed within a sleek, low-profile aluminium frame, the Touch 10 allows the user to access CZone digital switching and Masterbus power electronics systems. It has a bright clear touch-sensitive colour…
METS 2015: Standard Horizon GX1300E
Standard Horizon’s new GX1300E Eclipse Radio is a c compact DSC VHF. Waterproof to IPX8 (1.5m submersion for 30 mins) it makes the GX1300E ideal for cockpit or pedestal mounting.…