We all have lifejackets on board, but do you know what yours is actually like to use? We test 10 lifejackets to find out
Jayne Toyne
Marine tech and safety
The best mast climbing gear for sailors & solo climbers
The best mast climbing gear for solo sailors or double handed sailors can be found in some well known high street stores and not necessarily in a chandlery. This buyers…
How To Climb A Mast Solo And Short Handed
How to climb a mast solo: Step by step guide If you’re here because you want to know how to climb a mast, then you are in the right place!…
Spinlock Fido lifejacket: 1 dog lifejacket, 1 unimpressed Chihuahua, and a lot of struggle!
Magic, my pint-sized test captain, aka the Black and Tan Fury, aka the Beast, aka the Sparrow Killer, aka Chucky, aka Fatty Bum Bum recently trialled the Spinlock Fido, a…
Spinlock Deckvest NEMO Children’s Lifejacket Review – Little People, Big Safety
Spinlock Deckvest Nemo Children’s Lifejacket Review – Little People, Big Safety Specifications – Spinlock Deckvest Nemo Lifejacket Size: One model fits children approx. 15–25kg (a smaller version is available for…
The Best Gifts for Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in 2025
Stuck for a Christmas gift idea for the sailor in your life? We choose the best Christmas gifts for sailors which are guaranteed to put a smile on their face…
Humydry Hanging moisture absorber / dehumidifier tested
Hanging moisture absorber / dehumidifier Specifications: dimensions: 15cm wide x 30cm high, 2cm thick. 6 weeks duration, disposable, liquid capture bag, scented options available Put these in lockers with…
MeacoDry Arete Two 20l dehumidifier tested
MeacoDry Arete Two 20l dehumidifier Specifications Type: compressor, dimensions 618 x 366 x 272mm, tank capacity 4.8l, continuous drain facilty, weight 15.1kg, power consumption 230W, drying capacity 20l/day, noise level…
MeacoDry Arete Two 10l dehumidifier tested
MeacoDry Arete Two 10l dehumidifier Specifications Type: compressor, dimensions 492 x 319 x 237mm, tank capacity 2.5l, continuous drain facilty, weight 10.7kg, power consumption 152W, drying capacity 10l/day, noise level…
Seago Ecodry dehumidifier tested
Seago Ecodry dehumidifier Specifications Type: Desiccant, dimensions: 487 x 320 x 200mm, tank capacity 2l, continuous drain facility, weight 6kg, power consumption 660W, drying capacity 7l/day, noise level 49dB While…