Good quality, deep-cycle house batteries are not only a sound investment, but also an important safety factor when cruising. There’s a great deal of misleading nonsense spoken and written about…
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Best boat shoes for wide feet: 7 quality options that won’t pinch your toes
As someone who suffers the perils of wide feet and, who has consequently spent years searching for the ultimate pair of comfy boat shoes, I have to admit it’s been…
All Hands on Deck: book review
All Hands on Deck is a sailing activity book for children, but is badly let down by the quality of the illustrations and the content, says Julia Jones
The Greatest Raid: St Nazaire 1942: book review
The Greatest Raid: St Nazaire 1942 examines Operation Chariot and the lengths those in charge went to ensure its success, at the cost of the lives of yachtsmen
New gear: Crewsaver Atacama Sport+ drysuit
Usually worn by rescue services and other professionals, the Crewsaver Atacama Sport+ drysuit is built of a three-layer, waterproof and breathable fabric. It is designed to protect you from exposure…
New gear: Alpenglow rechargeable lantern
The Alpenglow rechargeable lantern uses Biolite’s high efficiency ChromaReal LED technology. With a high colour rendering index (CRI) value of 90 or more, ChromaReal emits the full spectrum of light.…
Sail the World with Me: book review
Sail the World With Me is a fascinating account of Jimmy Cornell's life and his attempt to create a zero-carbon yacht, says Julia Jones
One Girl, One Dream: Laura Dekker’s book reviewed
Laura Dekker's book, One Girl, One Dream is the inspiring story of how the Dutch skipper sailed solo around the world as a teenager, says Julia Jones
A Lighthouse Story: Book review
A Lighthouse Story is a delightful book to read with younger children or for those in primary school to read on their own
The Long Lost Log: book review
The Long Lost Log is an entertaining account of crossing the Atlantic in 1974. Those who have ever been young, muddled and gullible will enjoy this book, says Julia Jones