Katy Stickland dons a pair of Helly Hansen Crew Low sailing shoes and tests them in the heat of the Mediteranean and cooler climes of UK waters
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Black Mamba disposable gloves tested on messy boat jobs
How many times can Jake Frith get away with wearing one pair of single use gloves? He tries the Black Mamba disposable gloves
Musto BR3 Offshore Pertex jacket review
The Musto BR3 Offshore jacket has a Pertex membrance which promises to be waterproof, windproof and breathable. Katy Stickland puts it to the test
Is this the cosiest submariner jumper?
John Stickland tests the Arthur Beale Submariner jumper and Maritime balaclava - both from their National Maritime Museum collection - to see how they perform on the water and on…
How Hempel’s Silic One silicone antifouling performed over two years on my 27ft boat
Stuart Guy shares the results of how Hempel’s hydro gel fouling-release system has performed on his Hunter Pilot 27 over two years
How waterproof are the Xtratuf Kiata trainers?
The Xtratuf Kiata trainers claim to be 100% waterproof, so Katy Stickland put them to the test
Satellite communication at sea: staying connected from your boat
With Starlink’s high-speed internet, do sailors still need satellite phones on board while at sea? Ali Wood looks at the pros and cons of the different systems available to cruisers…
Does the Henri Lloyd Smart Therm jacket really provide targeted warm, wicking and ventilation? We put it to the test
The Henri Lloyd Smart Therm jacket promises targeted warmth, wicking and ventilation through advanced body mapping. James Wood puts it to the test
How well do the Helly Hansen Skagen F1 deck shoes perform on a charter holiday and while running dinghy sessions at the sailing club?
Ali Wood tests Helly Hansen's Skagen F1 deck shoes while on a charter holiday and running children's dinghy sessions at her local sailing club
Installing a Wavestream 1 bilge filter
Dirty, oily bilge water from your boat’s hull can be filtered to protect marine life. We talk to sailors who have retrofitted the Wavestream 1 kit...
How comfortable and practical is the Helly Hansen Crew Insulator 2.0 vest?
The Helly Hansen Crew Insulator 2.0 vest is light, water-repellent and can be packed down small. Ali Wood tests it while motoring the canals of France
How well does Renovo Marine Rope Cleaner work?
On the verge of throwing away those stiff, algae-covered warps? Jake Kavanagh tests the new Renovo Marine Rope Cleaner to see if the rope can be saved
How comfortable and breathable are the Zhik Seaboot 400? PBO puts them to the test
Katy Stickland tests the new Zhik Seaboot-400™ to see how comfortable, breathable and grippy they are in a variety of different sailing conditions
I tested the new Musto BR1 Primaloft® Mid-Layer Jacket to see if it was as waterproof and warm as the claims
Three hours on the start line of a yacht race and then walking in Storm Bert gave me the chance to really test the warmth and waterproofness of the new…
10 most useful sailing apps
Round the world sailor Saša Fegić shares the apps he finds the most useful on board
Buoycatcher-Max: We test the next generation boat hook
Gilbert Park tests the new Buoycatcher-Max, the next generation boat hook
Hebridean wind vane: testing the DIY self-steering gear
David Pugh assesses the build-it-yourself Hebridean wind vane in a moderate breeze off Lowestoft
Zhik CST500 Coastal Sailing Smock: tested offshore
Katy Stickland tests the Zhik CST500™ Coastal Sailing Smock during offshore voyages and on day sails
Arthur Beale jumpers tested: the Guernsey
The traditional Guernsey is the latest in the range of Arthur Beale jumpers. Katy Stickland tests it over the winter and spring
My verdict after testing Red’s new 30L waterproof backpack over four months
The new 30-litre Red Adventure Waterproof Backpack is designed to be comfortable to wear, and versatile for use on land and on the water. Katy Stickland puts it to the…