Category: Kit
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New midlayer from Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen’s HP Racing Midlayer Jacket with LIFALOFT™ Delivers Sailors Warmth without the Weight Staying warm and dry during sailing regattas can mean the difference between winning and losing. Clothing that provides comfort and protection… […]
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Gill’s been tangoed
From Press release: Gill Marine have launched their latest collection with a burst of tango inspiration Engineered for Protection: Gill’s RACE, PERFORMANCE and ACTIVE lines celebrate the brand’s heritage and expertise in crafting innovative… […]
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Decathlon jackets
Independent review by Classic Sailor The new mid-layer for sailing clothing could be said to have become the down jacket in recent times. Much beloved by climbers for its lightweight, minimal space and maximum… […]
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20 litre backpack and dry bag
Overboard’s 20 litre backpack is waterproof and large enough for those bits of gear and clothing you need to keep dry if you are sailing, especially if you are in an open boat. We used… […]
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In praise of the Iris 50
Long term test. The Iris 50 is a design classic. The so-called hocky-puck handbearing compass is about as perfect for its purpose as it can be; we’ve used one for more than 20 years.… […]
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Mooring line made of recycled plastic bottles
Marlow Ropes is launching a mooring rope made using 100% recycled plastic. Blue Ocean Dockline, is the first ‘technically better’ premium dockline rope manufactured using yarns wholly made from plastic bottles. “The development and production… […]
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Icom plans Iridium handheld radio
Icom has got together with Iridium to develop and manufacture a new satellite radio called Satellite PTT. The radio will combine Icom’s 54 years of expertise and knowledge with Iridium’s satellite experience to provide a… […]
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Compact winter heater
With space being a premium onboard most boats Webasto considers it important to offer solutions that are as functional and efficient as they are space-saving. The company’s taken its Thermo Top Evo heater, originally designed for… […]
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Yarmo fisherman’s smock
Long term test The traditional fisherman’s smock is a staple of the sailing world, though it has to be said – you don’t see them all the time. But like all the best clothes, they… […]
