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The best antifouling for your boat.

It's an unenviable chore, but one that needn't be that hard. We find out which is the best antifouling to make the job easier and last longer.
Is the Musto BR1 Inshore Sailing Jacket the only jacket you need? Affordable, waterproof, breathable and stylish - we think the answer may well be yes

Checking your lifejacket or deckvest

We hope that our lifejacket will never be put to the test, but will yours inflate when your life counts on it?

Choosing a children's lifejacket

Here are some helpful tips when choosing a lifejacket for your child.

Which Crewsaver Buoyancy Aid

A review of the Crewsaver Pro 50N CZ and Crewsaver Pro SZ as well as the New Ergofit 50N EX Buoyancy Aid
Learn from an expert about lamination for wooden boat repair. Using epoxy and iroko to quickly complete what could be a complicated repair in grown oak.

Introduction to Solar & Wind Energy

Captain Watts visits Marlec, a UK company & the longest standing micro wind turbine manufacturer in the world.

Icom M25 Handheld VHF.

We get our hands on a waterproof, handheld VHF that's feature packed but won't break the bank. Our video review gives you a brief look at the features of this floating VHF.

Gill OS2 Oilskins.

Gill OS2 sailing clothing has been around for a while now, but the lasted update to the range has a few nice improvements.

Which Icom VHF

Captain Watts Chandlery visits the ICOM UK head office to run through a few of the latest handheld and fixed VHF units to get a quick overview of the differences.

Solar Energy onboard

We run through the basic requirements for capturing solar energy using solar panels on your boat or yacht.

Wind Generators onboard

We run through the basic requirements for capturing wind energy using a wind generator on your boat or yacht.