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Decathlon Cyber Monday deals 2021: Our pick of the best boating gear
In the world of boating kit and clothing, Decathlon is still considered something of a new kid on the block, but the French giant has been creating sailing clothing, chandlery…
Black Friday Garmin watch deals: Save up to 55% off smartwatches and fitness trackers
Garmin is one of the big tech brands that you can rely on to get involved in Black Friday, and this year we’re seeing some great Black Friday Garmin watch…
Black Friday watch deals 2021: Best offers for sailors and boaters
Sailing watches come in many guises and, depending on your needs, a watch for sailing purposes can range from a plastic rugged option with a countdown to a top-quality chronometer…
Best West Marine Black Friday deals: Save up to 42% on top boating gear
The American chandlery giant has joined the many retailers offering deals in the final weeks of November. The West Marine Black Friday deals cover all sorts of different boating kit…
Black Friday deals on waterproof marine binoculars: Our pick of the best discounts
Whether you use them for navigation, sightseeing or bird spotting, a decent pair of waterproof marine binoculars can be a very useful tool to have on board, and there are…
Best sailing tech for 2022: DAME award winners and special mentions
The DAME awards are an opportunity for the great and the good, alongside the small and emerging manufacturers, to showcase their latest offerings to the maritime world. There’s one overall…
Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off your favourite boating titles
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite boating…
Introducing the Icom IC-M804 Class E MF/HF Marine SSB Transceiver
The IC-M804 is packed with features to keep users safe, including an intuitive user interface, colour TFT LCD display, audio replay, GPS and more. The IC-M804 is currently the only…
Best boating flashlights: 7 LED torches for illuminating your boat
Few accessories are as necessary for boating and the activity of boat ownership than a good boating flashlight. Principally, there are two types of flashlights that boaters will want to…
Best waterproof phone case: 12 of the best options for iPhone and Android models
There’s a moment I’m sure we can all identify, when we first googled “best waterproof phone case” which was roughly 60 seconds after our phone was dunked without one. There’s…
Best boat heaters: 7 portable electric radiators to see you through the winter
As a general rule of thumb, man-made things don’t like being left out in the cold. Take roads, for example; exposed to the elements day-in, day-out, they end up full…
Best Decathlon sailing kit: 8 of the best products from the French giant
In the world of boating kit and clothing, Decathlon is still considered something of a new kid on the block, but the French giant has been creating sailing clothing, chandlery…
Learn to sail: What to expect from the RYA Dinghy Level 1 Start Sailing course
There can be few more forgiving places to learn to sail than Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre in Berkshire. This inland watersports centre is home to paddleboarders, kayakers, wild swimmers and…
Best sailing watches: 12 options that actually help on your boat
It is sometimes said the word BOAT is an acronym for Bring Out Another Thousand. If that’s the case, then what could the word WATCH (which can cost up to…
Best boat shoes for sailing: From leather moccasins to high-tech deck trainers
Staying safe while looking good is not always possible in today’s hi-vis health and safety conscious world. Happily though there’s plenty of footwear manufacturers out there who have succeeded in…
Best Christmas gifts for sailors: What to buy the boat owner who has everything
What do you buy the boat owner who has everything? With so many potential Christmas gifts for sailors on the market, it can be easy to get lost, so we’ve…
Best women’s sailing jacket: 7 options to keep you warm and dry
When it comes to selecting the best women’s sailing jacket, the first thing you will want to do is to weigh up the sort of sailing you are likely to…
Best women’s waterproof trousers: 11 of the best options for sailing
Jeans and waterproof trousers may be enough for summer daysails, with thermal leggings under your trousers for windier days, but for anything more I’d want a bib/salopettes that take the…
Best dock lines: 6 of the best options for a secure mooring
While most of us buy our boats for the enjoyment they provide out on the water, it’s an inescapable fact that virtually every leisure craft spends far more time on…