Having worn wetsuits for various sports over the years, the one thing that strikes me about all of them is that they tend to be uncomfortable and constrictive until in the water. This is fine in sports such as diving or caving when that happens…
REVIEW: PlainSailing.com yacht charter website
PlainSailing.com is a new website that was founded by 2 brothers frustrated at the difficult and often lengthy process of chartering a yacht online. They set out to create something quick and simple to use without all of the usual paperwork and rigmaro…
REVIEW: Helly Hansen HP QD Shorts
Helly Hansen have managed to come up with probably the most versatile shorts I’ve ever owned. The Hydro Power (HP) shorts are quick drying (QD) and are aimed at the high end sailing and dinghy market but they excel at so much more. Having worn th…
REVIEW: WaveTrax Marine Logbook App
WaveTrax is a marine logbook for the iPhone and iPad. It uses the device’s GPS to make automatic log entries and track your journey. I found setting up the app for a journey is simple. You can enter details for the skipper, crew and vessel;…
REVIEW: Chatham Aqua Go Mist G2 Performance Sailing Shoes
Billed as the next evolution in the history of the boat shoe; Chatham’s new Aqua Go Mist G2 is the result of years of design, research and technology. Designed for use in and around water, it features a midsole with direct drainage holes that will empt…
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Ægir Ocean Dry Top
It’s a word I use rarely, or lightly, but the new Helly Hansen Ægir Ocean Pro Dry Top is phenomenal. From the ground up it’s designed for one purpose; to keep someone safe at sea and it fulfils that remit and then some. Picking up the jacket for the fi…
REVIEW: Chatham Finn Waterproof Boots
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…
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Team SCA W Bay Jacket
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…
REVIEW: Garmin VIRB Elite action camera
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…
REVIEW: Helly Hansen Crew H²Flow Jacket
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…