When a cool wind blows, any day of the year can quickly become sweater season. Here’s how to stay warm and comfortable on deck with 6 of the best sweaters…
gear
I reviewed the Mustang Atlas 190 lifejacket and it’s raised the bar for bladder design
From the outside the casing looks pretty standard and dare I say it a bit bland. It doesn’t shout look at me, which might appeal more to a large section…
BioLite AlpenGlow 500 – Tested
BioLite AlpenGlow Specifications: Battery 6400 mAh (23.6 Wh) Li-Ion Inputs Micro USB Outputs 1x USB A, 5V / 2.4A Weight 13.4 oz (380 g) Burn Time 5 hours HIGH Up…
Best diesel heaters for boats – An expert buyer’s guide
Planning on extending your sailing season? Duncan Kent investigates diesel forced air heaters and finds out what is available on the market
Best portable boat heaters to stay frost free and cosy – TESTED
The best portable boat heaters have to fulfil a variety of requirements and come in different styles and formats according to application. Do you want to leave your boat and…
Everything you need to know about hydrogenerators
The potential of hydrogeneration has been well understood for decades, but it’s only over the past 15 years that the idea has started to become properly commercialised. In essence, it’s…
5 steps for stress free boat storage this winter
Roger Nadin ponders boat storage as he prepares to hang up his sailing gear at the end of the season
Best sailing boots for offshore and coastal sailing
The more you look into the subject of purchasing the the best sailing boots – whether for offshore sailing or coastal cruising , the more complex it appears to become,…
Handheld VHF radio: Six of the best
Handheld VHF radios comes in all levels of specifications and a few now offer DSC and GPS features including the Distress Alert ‘red button’ and direct MMSI calling. One Handhled…
How to fly a drone from a boat
You won’t have failed to notice the familiar whine of a drone buzzing over an otherwise peaceful anchorage as these machines become an ever more affordable cruising accessory. Annoying as…