A decent set of sunglasses are essential on the water. Theo Stocker explains why they’re so vital, and tests nine pairs
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Best vacuum flask: we test some of the market leaders
When you’re on watch, few things will revive you like a piping hot cup of tea of coffee. Having it to hand in a vacuum flask, tucked away in a…
Crewsaver Ergofit+ 190N lifejacket – reviewed
Crewsaver Ergofit +190N lifejacket The Crewsaver Ergofit 190 has impressive turning/rollover speed. It focusses on spinning a casualty over as quickly as possible, supporting their head and airway, with as…
Plastimo SL 180 lifejacket – reviewed
Plastimo SL 180 lifejacket What marks the Plastimo SL 180 as a bit different? The major difference is its construction. While all the other lifejackets have an outer casing and…
Helly Hansen Sailsafe Race 170 Auto lifejacket – reviewed
Helly Hansen Sailsafe Race 170 Auto lifejacket Work has gone into the harness of this lifejacket with aluminium rather than steel buckles to keep the weight down. Crotch straps have…
Baltic Race SL lifejacket – reviewed
Baltic 150 Race SL lifejacket In use The Baltic Race SL lifejacket has chest strap adjustment buckles on both sides which pull to the rear and release forwards. A small…
Seago 3Dynamic lifejacket – tested
Seago 3Dynamic 190N lifejacket Dry Testing Toby comments from, shore side testing of the Seago 3Dynamic, “the sprayhood was uncomfortable and small. The light is poorly positioned as it flops…
TeamO Backtow lifejacket – tested
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…
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…