TeamO Backtow lifejacket The TeamO backtow arrived a few years ago in response to the unfortunate accidental deaths of more than one person who fell overboard, tethered during a regatta…
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Spinlock Deckvest 6D lifejacket – tested
Spinlock Deckvest 6D lifejacket Dry Testing Shoreside the lifejacket when packed has quite a rigid feel and is notably substantial in the hand. (1.3kg) The sculpted shape of it makes…
Baltic Force 190N Lifejacket – Tested
Baltic Force 190N lifejacket The Baltic lifejacket has a great pedigree from a company that makes safety gear for people working in some of the most inhospitable environments, the attention…
Basking shark sightings: sailors asked to help monitor these magnificent fish
Sailors cruising in British waters this summer are being asked to report any sightings of a basking shark to help researchers
Expert advice: mooring a boat
Mooring a boat can be difficult for even the most experienced yacht owner, and for those who are just starting out on their boating journey it can be a, frankly,…
Dustin Reynolds: The single handed sailor
Dustin Reynolds has become the first double amputee to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal. Thom D’Arcy meets this inspirational skipper
6 of the best: portable boat BBQ
On a hot day, cooking outside is much better idea than adding further heat below by using the galley cooker. Many a rail-mounted boat bbq exist from the simple square…
Crewsaver Crewfit+ Pro lifejacket – Tested
Crewsaver Crewfit+ Pro 180N Lifejacket Crewsaver make some of the most recognisable lifejackets on the market and the logo will be familiar to anyone who spent even a short amount…
Ocean Safety Sport Pro ADV lifejacket – Tested
Ocean Safety Sport PRO 170 ADV We get our hands on this Ocean Safety Sport PRO 170 ADV for a through testing. When a lifejacket has a certain pedigree brand…
Ocean Safety Sport ADV lifejacket – Tested
Ocean safety sport 170 ADV The Ocean Safety Sport 170 ADV lifejacket is smart looking and well specified. The manufacturer has a well established reputation for marine safety gear and…