Caring for your sails ashore will maximise the life of your sail afloat. Before you store sails for an extended period you should prepare them correctly and inspect them for damage. We recommend that your sails should be serviced, washed and dried at the end of the season. Cleaning Sails • Clean sails on a…
Category: Sea Gear & Marine Accessories
Are You Cool Enough To Go Sailing In The Summer?
It is time to get you summer ready for Sailing! With temperatures soaring, we show you how to keep yourself cool while sailing in the summer heat. We all agree that when it comes to sailing in the harbour, hot weather kills our enthusiasm for this wonderful recreation. Heat leads to a rise in the body’s core temperature,…
Cobra’s VHF with Bluetooth!
If you’ve ever dropped your cell overboard or watched it smash to bits on the deck, you’ll be interested in this solution from Cobra, Cobra MR HH475 FLT BT a floating handheld VHF with Bluetooth. You can synch your cell with the radio, then stow the phone safely away and answer your calls on the…
How To Buy The Right Life Vest
When preparing to head out on the water for a fun-filled day of waterskiing, boating, fishing or other water sports, you must make sure you have a reliable, appropriate personal flotation device (PFD) with you. There are several different types of flotation devices that come with different classifications. In the information outlined below you will…
FLIR First Mate – World’s 1st Waterproof, Hand Held, High-Performance Maritime Thermal Imager!
First Mate gives every mariner the power to see at night like never before. The world’s first waterproof, hand held, high-performance maritime thermal night vision camera, First Mate lets you navigate with confidence anywhere, anytime! Whether you’re on a yacht, recreational powerboat, fishing boat, sailboat, or anything in between, with First Mate you’ll be able…
Survival – Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Did you know that floating on your back takes the least energy? As a survivor on the open sea, you will face waves and wind. You may also face extreme heat or cold. To keep these environmental hazards from becoming serious problems, take precautionary measures as soon as possible. Use the available resources to protect…
Sailing Gloves – Protect Yourself From Injuries
Sailing gloves are among the most important pieces of clothing you should carry with you when you are on a boat. They serve two major purposes, protection from injuries, for example through running lines that you have to pull manually, and protection from odd temperatures (cold), which could make your grip unreliable and affect the…
Know Your Nav Lights For Safety At Night
A navigation light is a colored source of illumination on an aircraft, spacecraft, or waterborne vessel, used to signal a craft’s position, heading, and status. Commonly, their placement is mandated by international conventions or civil authorities. Navigation lights are used to prevent collisions at night or in times of reduced visibility, and are an essential…
Trim Tabs: Trim Your Fuel Expense & Increase Your Boat’s Efficiency
Trim tabs are small surfaces connected to the trailing edge of a larger control surface on a boat used to control the trim of the controls, i.e. to counteract hydro- or aero-dynamic forces and stabilise the boat in a particular desired attitude without the need for the operator to constantly apply a control force. This…
Do I Need A New Sail?
Your Sailmaker designed the ideal sail shape for your boat, the type of sailing you enjoy and your local conditions. The design was based on using a cloth that best suited your application when new. Over time your cloth has deteriorated, reducing its ability to resist the stretching forces on your sail and so loosing…
Safety Just Got Lighter With DECKVEST LITE
An independent and innovative company, Spinlock, known for its expertise in rope holding for sailing boats from dinghies up to the largest super yachts is in this league for the past thirty years. Spinlock premiered the newest addition to their extremely successful line of Deckvests, the Deckvest LITE a completely new and personal life jacket…
Mister Comfort – Feel The Cool On Your Boat!
Sailing, driving, or just sitting idle at home in the summer is a torture. But now there is no need to worry about the heat. There’s a cool new way to enjoy all the outdoor activities. Hot days will be cooler with Mister Comfort. Mister Comfort is an outdoor misting system which provides hours of…
Sailing Apps Replacing The Radar
Gone are those days when heavy equipments like radars and anemometers forecas the weather and predicted the changes in the sea. The entire world has shrunk to the size of one’s palm, ipads and android powered phones and tablet rule the roost. Sailing has benefited a lot from these advancements in technology. Sailing Apps have…
Ultimate Floating Solutions For Your Entertainment
Enjoy a bright sunny Sunday by staring down at the sparkling blue waters of a lake and sipping your favorite drink alongside your spouse while the children are having fun splashing nearby! You no longer need to go to a water park or a resort to experience it. With the new range of utility floats…
10 Must-Have Marine Electronics
Are you planning an exciting boat or yacht expedition soon? Do you have all of your survival equipment ready to go? Good to know. Still, did you really pack everything you need? Just so you know, there are many cool marine electronics that you might have overlooked. Here are 10 great ideas… 10. Water Makers…
SEA GEAR & ACCESSORIES
Checkout sea gear for recreational boaters and top-quality casual apparel for all outdoor enthusiasts! Your crew is essential to the smooth running of your vessel and enjoyment of your guests. Make sure they project the right image with the right fashion. Find everything from Dive & Swim Gear, Beachwear, Gadgets and a wide selection of rugged outdoor clothing for men, women,…