Communication and safety specialist reminds boaters of the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology On ‘406Day’ this April 6th, Ocean Signal issues important safety advice about the benefits and responsibilities of owning a 406 MHz beacon to help boaters prepare for the season. The annual awareness day was initiated by Ocean Signal’s sister company, US-based ACR…
Sika, a world leader in bonding, sealing, waterproofing, and insulation products, has announced the launch of its new deck caulking sealant, Sikaflex® 290 DC PRO following a two and a half year development program. The Sikaflex® 290 DC PRO has been designed specifically for professional use only and replaces its highly successful predecessor and market…
New for summer 2016, Spinnaker has been introduced by Chatham, furthering its innovative ‘Aqua Go’ arsenal. Spinnaker (RRP £99) is a super lightweight, barefoot designed sole unit. The shoe features Chatham’s Aqua Go technology which drains water from the shoe within ten seconds, through its unique three layer drainage system. This makes Spinnaker perfect for…
Already safety specialists in their own right, with over 80 years in the safety and survival business, Revere Survival Inc, based in Florida, is now an officially Approved Service Station for a range of Ocean Safety’s premium products including liferafts, lifejackets and man overboard systems. The recent training course, completion of which granted Revere…
Our Speedskin is ‘the’ solution for action packed racing. Designed for warmer summer sailing conditions protecting against wind, water and ultra-violet using a lightweight 2mm neoprene. Fit, flexibility and durability are key features of the Speedskin with low bulk X4 Flex stretch zones used in the side panels, crotch and behind the knees to…
If you are looking for crisp voice calls and fast data transfer via the newest generation of satellites, and all through your own personal devices, then look no further than the Sat-Fi Hot Spot, available from UK-based Global Telesat Communications. This DC-powered hub enables seamless, multi-user communication between any Wi-Fi enabled device, such as a…
British footwear brand, Chatham, has unveiled its exciting new collection of summer deck shoes for children – in an array of seasonal and traditional colour ways. Henry (lace up) and Oliver (Velcro) join Chatham’s summer crew this year, offering a super trendy range whilst providing a practical option for the younger sailors in your…
Glider Yachts has announced that its new Glider SS18 to be launched this spring will be fitted with a complete integrated electronics system from Garmin which includes an advanced technology “Glass Bridge”. The Glider production team has worked with Garmin to develop a fully flush system that will provide navigation, communications, control, engine and other…
Torqeedo, the market leader in the marine electric engine industry, has announced its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, to supply eco-friendly electric motors for the Zodiac expeditions. After a one year pilot phase, two ships, the Hanseatic and Bremen, now use Torqeedo’s award winning 80HP Deep Blue electric engines. Used to take guests to some of…
Since its launch in 2014 the RYA’s Refer a Friend scheme has been proving popular with members and new members alike with some 200 existing members taking advantage of the scheme to date. The scheme rewards existing members for spreading the good word about RYA membership to their friends and family, and throughout March we’ve…
