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The Chatham Finn waterproof sailing boot was launched last year to compliment the already popular Cruz II sailing boot. It’s a fine looking boot with soft tan coloured leather overlaid with darker tan leather panels.  It has a genuine rubber sole…

The first thing you notice about the bay jacket is that it looks fantastic. The blue and magenta combined with the eye catching graphics really makes it stand out. It’s the same as the current all-female round the world yacht racing team are wearing an…

We were lucky enough to be given a Garmin VIRB® Elite to play with for the summer and were keen to see how Garmin’s first foray into the action cam market would fare. First Impressions: Right out of the box, the VIRB feels solid and well built.  I…

The H²Flow jacket from Helly Hansen was designed as one of their most versatile mid-layer jackets to date.  Built to withstand a wide variety of conditions and scenarios. The first thing we noticed is the unusual lining.  It comprises of a me…

With summer around the corner, it was fitting that we try a new pair of sandals from the Chatham stable. The Chatham Huron Walking Sandal has a premium leather upper and insole with a textured sole for grip and durability.  The leather upper is sp…

I’ve been wanting to try a pair of these for a while and finally got the chance in February. The Helly Welly is a sailing boot from Helly Hansen designed as a cruising boot for long days on deck.  It is also ideal for offshore racing. I however, w…

The Hubba 3g Wireless Router is, according to the manufacturers blurb “ideal for applications such as temporary offices, business continuity or as an alternative to slow ADSL connections. Clever algorithms test surrounding transmitters to see which can…

I have been looking for a smarter waterproof jacket for a while and therefore jumped at the chance to get the new Helly Hanson Ask Hybrid jacket to review. The Hybrid is marketed as “a modernized Scandinavian version of the classic trench coat” and wou…

I’m not normally a deckshoe person but thought I’d give the Chatham 2012s a try as they came with a patriotic sole and it was not only the queens jubilee but also the Olympics. At first look they were bright and smart looking.  They garnered insta…

The first thing you notice about the Bay Jacket is that it looks fantastic.  The blue and magenta combined with the eye catching graphics really makes it stand out.  It’s the same as the current all-female round the world yacht racing team ar…