Launched in late 2021 to a great fanfare, the Garmin GPSMap 79s is positioned as a timely update to the popular GPSMap 78. The new unit boasts a staggering 25…
Gear
New gear: Birchsorb desiccant
Desiccants work by absorbing water from the atmosphere – in this case inside your boat – and Birchsorb desiccant excels in this area. British-based Birch Chemicals has developed the product…
Remote boat monitoring tech for peace of mind
In a world that is more connected than ever before, it’s easy to check our yachts are safe and sound from afar with remote boat monitoring
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…