The best inflatable boats encompass a wide array of vessels with varied abilities that are suited to a myriad of purposes… As a result, it is necessary to offer the following caveat and disclaimer: the term ‘inflatable boat’ can be confusing as there are some large RIBs (Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boats) with multiple high-powered engines that […]
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Fox Morgan takes a look at some of the best satellite messenger and tracking devices on the market to see how they compare against each other for usability, functionality and cost of use. The best satellite messenger and trackers have come a long way in just a few years since we last looked at them […]
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We’re required by racing regs to carry them but any sensible person would have an emergency VHF antenna tucked away inside for just in case. Carrying an emergency VHF antenna is a sensible thing to do. We may get a loss of signal to our mast head unit for any number of reasons, from chafe […]
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Five high-tech fully crewed foiling IMOCAs will take on 12,000 miles of Southern Ocean, passing all three ‘Great Capes’ in Leg 3 of The Ocean Race. Could offshore sailing fans ask for anything more, asks Toby Heppell? This weekend five crewed IMOCA 60s will take to the startline for the third leg of The Ocean […]
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No stranger to the perils of saltwater on phones, Fox Morgan looks at 12 of the best waterproof phone cases, suitable for iPhone and Android models. There’s a moment I’m sure we can all identify, when we first googled “best waterproof phone case” which was roughly 60 seconds after our phone was dunked without one. […]
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Invest in one of the best reef-safe and eco-friendly sunscreens and you can ensure you are protecting both the oceans and your skin while on board. For sailors who spend their time on the water under the glare of the sun, keeping your skin safe from harmful UV rays is vital. But protecting the oceans […]
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Finding the best inflatable kayak to suit you is not the easiest task. I go through some of the best inflatable kayaks for a range of budgets that I think are worth a look at on the market to help narrow your search. The best inflatable kayak is the one you use. I’ve had a […]
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MBY editor Hugo Andreae puts the Ecoflow Delta Max portable power station to the test on his Karnic 2250… The Ecoflow Delta Max is powerful enough to boil a standard kettle The trend for portable power stations replacing petrol powered generators on small to medium-sized boats is gathering pace. Every week I seem to get […]
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