The Helly Hansen Crew Jacket is a great multi-purpose jacket. A solid performer for when the weather turns a bit chilly.  Its 2-ply construction with DWR treatment ensures it stays waterproof and windproof whilst remaining breathable. The jacket is hi…
The HH 5.5M blend the performance of a sailing shoe with urban styling and would look just as at home pavement pounding in central London as they would on deck, broad reaching out of Lymington. I’m not normally a fan of trainer style shoes, especially…
Having had the full summer and autumn to test these shorts, we thought it high time to report back on them. The Gill Race Sailing Shorts are designed for sport and keel boat racing in warmer conditions, however we tested them canoeing during the Welsh…
The Helly Hansen Salt Power jacket is a no nonsense breathable waterproof jacket aimed at the powerboat market but equally at home on dry land. It’s a great looking jacket and is cut well to allow freedom of movement without becoming bulky. The…
The HP HT shorts are aimed at the warm weather boaters and would suit everyone from the yachtsman to the dinghy sailor or kayaker. After reviewing the Helly Hansen HP QD Shorts last year, we were keen to try the technical version, the HP HT (Hydro Powe…
Baltic have teamed up with The Rough Water Gear Company to produce a slimline buoyancy aid primarily aimed at the surfski market but equally suited to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or sailing in general. The Baltic 5600 is narrower across the chest…
The Warm Freeze 1/2 zip top builds on Helly Hansen’s renowned Lifa® series of clothing that has a proven track record going back some 46 years. The Warm Freeze 1/2 zip top builds on Helly Hansen’s renowned Lifa® series of clothing that has a proven tra…
The Thermal Dinghy Top from Gill is aimed at winter water users and provides warmth and protection from spray and waves. The Thermal Dinghy Top from Gill is aimed at winter water users and provides warmth and protection from spray and waves. My first i…
The Docksider II G2 Hand-Stitched are from Chatham’s G2 range which come with a two year guarantee. After my conversion to deck shoes a few years ago with the excellent Chatham GB2012, I was looking forward to trying out a new pair. The Docksider II G2…
The Dry Elite 2.0 pant is aimed at the more active outdoor users and is designed to create a dry layer next to your skin during highly aerobic activities according to the literature. I was interested to see how they faired under less strenuous conditio…
