Category: Lifestyle
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Best Sailing Shoes Reviewed in 2024
Navigating the open waters demands the perfect balance of skill, passion, and the right equipment. Among the crucial gear, finding the Best Sailing Shoes is paramount for a safe and enjoyable voyage. In this comprehensive guide, we present the top contenders in the sailing shoe arena, carefully reviewed and curated for 2024. Whether you’re a…
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What’s it like to sail to the most remote of the South Sandwich Islands?
Skip Novak makes a memorable expedition sail to Zavodovski, the most remote of the South Sandwich Islands and gives an account of his experience We dropped anchor in 12m of water, a long stone’s throw from an unfriendly rocky cliff face and immediately the reality of our position set in as Vinson of Antarctica began…
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A complete guide to high latitude sailing (and avoiding icebergs)
Andy Schell shares essential advice for how to tackle a first high latitude sailing adventure I’ve just returned home from skippering 59º North’s Farr 65 Falken from Annapolis, Maryland, to Isafjordur in north-west Iceland. We covered over 3,000 miles, sailing via the stupendous Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland. And we did it all in…
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The best waterproof jacket for your next ocean voyage
Everything you need to know about the outerwear that is going to keep you warm and dry wherever you are at sea. From inspecting the deck for damage to checking the shroud and cotter pins are in good condition, there’s nothing worse than inspecting your yacht without the best waterproof jacket. When you’re up against…
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6 of the best smocks for sailing and other watersports
Smocks may bring up the mental image of a weathered fisherman, stood quayside, clutching a pipe whilst telling tales that will bend your bones. But they are the preferred waterproof top of many a professional water sports enthusiast. Whether you are sailing, paddling or just mucking about. From inshore to offshore, the smock is by…
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The Best Musto sailing jacket for your time at sea
Whether you’re an experienced sailor or new to the sport, a high-quality sailing jacket is essential for your comfort and safety on the water. Musto is renowned for its performance-oriented sailing gear. Here’s my top 12 choices of the best Musto sailing jackets for all types of boating activity. Cold or damp conditions should never get…
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Best sailing jackets: From inshore to ocean-ready waterproofs
The very best of today’s technical clothing is extremely good and will keep you warm and dry in all but the most extreme conditions imaginable. The massive choice of sailing jackets – and wildly varying price points – can be bewildering even for the most experienced sailors. This can make figuring out the best sailing…
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These 6 boating kit deals in the West Marine Labor Day sale have got us reaching for our wallets
Labor Day weekend is almost here and West Marine has rolled out hundreds of Labor Day boating deals to help you stock up your boat for less… Labor Day weekend is a great time to pick up a bargain on boating gear and West Marine’s Labor Day sale looks particularly good this year. There are…
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Clothing of the future: Eco friendly sailing kit
Sam Fortescue looks at the latest clothing developments making technical marine clothing more eco-friendly Back in the days when togging up for a sail meant donning a stout Guernsey and some tightly woven gaberdines, sustainability was barely on the agenda. Wool and cotton were the main fabrics of choice, with perhaps a latex or wax…
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What to wear offshore sailing: your guide for comfort and safety
When it comes to picking the right kit for offshore sailing it’s hard to know where to start. Here, we walk you through the key items you need to head off into the ocean Offshore sailing offers a thrilling and adventurous experience and it is hard to imagine a place where sailing is closer to…
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Best waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors
We take a look at some of the best waterproof sunscreen and sun protection kit for sailors on the market for… Constant exposure to the sun can be both the highlight and the pitfall of life on board for sailors. As much as fine weather makes for a better sailing experience, the combination of intense…
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What to wear dinghy sailing: from bouyancy aids to boots
If you are new to the sport and can be hard to work out exactly what to wear dinghy sailing, so here’s our guide to the kit you might want to consider to get you started If you want to make a start in sailing then often a dinghy will be your first port of…
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When a sailor and a chicken took on an incredible voyage
Young Breton sailor Guirec Soudée and his famous red hen, Monique, ride out Christmas ice-bound in Greenland. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract Say what you will, but the French have got style. We Anglo-Saxons may fancy ourselves as adventurers, but then along comes an unsponsored lad from North Brittany in a 30ft steel boat and…
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Best designer sailing jackets: 6 top options for yacht club style
Sailing is about enjoying the elements, and to do this you need to be in kit which will protect you, but also be comfortable in. But we also want to be stylish. Luckily there are plenty of options out there which tick every box. Let’s take a look at 6 of the best designer sailing…
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What to wear sailing: Everything you need to know
If you’re wondering what to wear sailing then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve extensively tested loads of kit so we can bring you the best options Are you are heading out on the water sailing for the first time, or perhaps you’re just curious to see what other wear when sailing, if so,…
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What to wear kayaking: Get fully kitted out for a paddling adventure
What you wear while out on the water while paddling is crucially important – not just in terms of comfort, but also for your safety Photo: Getty Images Regular kayakers, especially those who venture out all year round, generally have an ensemble of kit sorted for each season, having figured out through trial and error…
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Best heated jackets for sailors: The top self-heating electric jackets to wear in cold weather
We review the best battery-powered and electric self-heated jackets for keeping sailors toasty warm and waterproof in cold weather at sea A decent sailing jacket is a must-have wardrobe item for any sailor. But for those sailing in extreme weather, sometimes an extra layer of warmth is needed. In that case, one of the best…
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Best coastal sailing jackets buyer’s guide: 6 of the best options
Unless you know you will be spending a considerable amount of time in severe weather conditions, then the coastal style range of sailing jacket will be more than sufficient. Let’s look at the best costal sailing jackets. The best coastal sailing jackets are more than able to deal with almost all conditions and races which…
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Best offshore sailing jacket buyer’s guide: 4 of the best jackets and smocks
As The Ocean Race is now effectively an “indoor” sailing event, where its legends concentrate on their slipper choice, us mere mortals still have to rely on gear that will protect us from the harshest elements our sport has to offer – here are the best offshore sailing jackets. With the ocean trying to enter…
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Best mid-layer sailing jackets buyer’s guide: 6 of the best options
From winter series to mid-season overnight races, having a decent mid-layer is an important part of layering your clothing for maximum warmth, plus allowing for bodily produced moisture to wick away from the skin. Let’s look at 6 of the best mid-layer sailing jackets. Many of you will be lucky enough to live in tropical…