Electric sail handling systems are not just for maxi yachts. Sam Fortescue looks at how push button sailing is filtering down to the cruising boat market
Sam Fortescue
Electric winches: a buyer’s guide
Electric winches are becoming cheaper and simpler to fit, making effortless sailing an affordable option, says Sam Fortescue
Electric anchor windlasses: a guide to the latest tech
Electric anchor windlasses are becoming more affordable and can take the grind out of cruising shorthanded, says Sam Fortescue
New gear: Chatham Java G2 deck shoe
With classic all-leather looks which will appeal to fans of the traditional deck shoe, the Chatham Java G2 is designed to perform well on board and ashore. It features many…
New gear: Zhik cell insulated jacket
With a slim fitting, technical styling, the Zhik cell insulated jacket is meant to be worn under a waterproof layer or as a stand-alone outer layer. It is highly breathable…
New gear: Lifejacket SPF50+ rash vest
A suite of new products from Lifejacket Skin Protection runs to t-shirts and sun creams and includes the Lifejacket SPF50+ rash vest too. The new rash vest offers top protection…
New gear: Shakespeare 6187 antenna mount
Designed over four years by the Columbia, South Carolina-based company, the Shakespeare 6187 antenna mount is described as a real innovation. It is billed as saving boatowners both time and…
New gear: Ocean Safety rescue sling
The Ocean Safety rescue sling is designed to make it easier to gain contact with someone that has fallen overboard. The sling has a lifting strop with 36-metres of floating…
Free digital nautical charts: are they any good?
Sam Fortescue looks at ways to slash the cost of digital nautical charts with his guide to the best sources of free chart data
New gear: Solentmet weather app
The new Solentmet weather app has been developed specifically for the latest versions of Android and iOS. It should work seamlessly on most popular phones. The app is entirely free…