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Ocean Passages and Landfalls: Book Review
For those planning or dreaming about sailing further afield, this new edition of Ocean Passages and Landfalls is a valuable tool, says Julia Jones
Uncommon Courage: Book Review
Uncommon Courage: the Yachtsmen Volunteers of World War Two is a fascinating account of the Royal Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve's bravery and selflessness, says Peter Willis
The Five Year Voyage: Book review
The Five Year Voyage is a highly readable account of one couple's adventure sailing their 21 foot dinghy down the Latin American coast, says Julia Jones
New gear: Awlgrip HDT gloss paint
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…
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…
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…
Come Sail With Me: Book review
Come Sail With Me is about one woman's experience sailing with a virtual stranger from Spain to South America and then to the Caribbean and the lessons she learned along…