Why should you get a boat heater this winter?
Advice
15 November 2011
For many of you the colder winter months will make no difference to the amount you sail. You just love it too much to spend the winter in doors and have to be out there on the water at least once a week. Well, as long as you wrap up …
Antifouling, how and why we do it
Advice
7 November 2011
Antifouling is quite simply essential. Not enough people know what it is and those who do tend not to take it as seriously as it should be taken.
Basically antifouling is removing the accumulation of fouling, or preventing the accumulation of fouling on the hull of your boat.
Now, some of you …
Mailspeed Marine Christmas Gifts section now live!
Christmas is steadily rolling around, we aren’t far from the festive season and for most of you that means it is time you started buying your Christmas presents for your friends and family.
Why not avoid the stress of barging your way through the shopping centre crowds and go to the Mailspeed Marine …
What do you want from your sailing boots?
Advice
1 November 2011
Every sailor in the world knows that a decent pair of sailing boots is crucial to them when they are on their endeavours. They need to be comfortable; obviously, no one wants to be wearing anything that is going to make their sailing time painful. However, they also have to …
What makes a good sailing watch?
Advice
26 October 2011
Sailing watches are without doubt the best watches to wear whilst you are sailing. Sounds obvious and slightly patronising but seriously; some people buy all of the gear for sailing but always overlook the watch.
Obviously we would all like a James Bond style gadget watch that can fire a laser …
Guide for winter sailing clothes
Advice
14 October 2011
Yes, I know there is nothing better than a good days sailing when the sun is out and the wind is warm, but you are surely not a true sailor until you have been out in the wet and cold conditions of the winter. In order to do this you …
Buoys and fenders 101: What’s what in the world of buoys and floats
A buoy is a floating device used for a number of different things in the boating and sailing world. Buoys and floats can be anchored, keeping it in one place, or allowed to float, depending on its purpose. Life buoys are perhaps the most famous, being thrown into the water …
Monday’s Deal: 50% Off Henri Lloyd Jacket
All this week we will be offering you the chance to get your hand’s on our best selling marine products for exclusive prices. We’ll have everything from marine clothing to boat safety, marine electronics to boat maintenance.
Hurry! It won’t be long before these deals sail away so make sure you check …
