Boating Guides

Our Recommendations2011-12-01

Our FREE Gill Gift To You!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Gill to offer you a fantastic free gift, just to say Merry Christmas! We are giving away our very popular Gill dry bags when you spend just £50 on our Gill collection.

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Competitions2011-11-24

Win a Garmin GTU 10 Tracker

Get your hands on the NEW Garmin GTU 10 Tracker worth £179.99, just in time for Christmas! It's quick and easy to enter so give it a go!

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How to Guides2011-11-07

Get your boat set for winter

Winterisation will help to protect the controls and electrics in your engine, incase any damp creeps in from the wet weather. Damp can also creep into the inside of the boat, so it’s important that your furnishings are protected, preventing nasty smells and possible mould.

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Buying Guides2011-11-01

Buying Foul Weather Gear

Many sailors don’t let wind and rain get in the way of jumping on board their boats and getting out to sea. If you do plan to use your boat during the colder months it’s a good idea to get kitted out with sailing clothing that is specifically designed to provide full protection against the most extreme conditions.

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Equipment Guides2011-04-19

Fishing Equipment Guide

Fishing is a hobby that is a fundamental part of sea side living, and is a great way to spend an afternoon out on your boat. This guide will run you through the basic equipment for fishing.read

Buying Guides2011-04-18

Sharx shoes review: Functional and stylish

Review of Sharx EVA moulded boat shoes, perfect for watersports or on land. Find out more about these high-performance boating shoes.read

Buying Guides2011-04-08

Hempel Epoxy Primer Boat Paint Review

Review of Hempel Epoxy Primer Undercoat Boat Paint, suitable for application below and above the waterline. We tell you how to apply for best results.read

Boat Safety2011-04-07

Kayaking Safety Rules

Kayaking, like other boating disciplines, should be done responsibly to avoid injury or other danger. You will enjoy your sport more if you are well prepared. Read about some basic rules to help you plan your kayaking outings.

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Equipment Guides2011-01-27

The Importance of Marine VHF

The range of marine VHF technology is vast and incorporates simple handheld marine vhf all the way up to complex marine vhf systems that cost thousands of pounds. To find out more about marine VHF, read on.read

Our Recommendations2011-01-27

Life Jackets: Crewsaver 190N Zipped Plus

A guide to the Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Zipped Plus life jackets for sale.read

Our Recommendations2011-01-27

Orca Bay Ladies Boat Shoes Review

A tried and tested review of the Orca Bay Ladies Boat Shoes available at Mailspeed Marine.read

Our Recommendations2011-01-27

Ladies Deck Shoes Review

Deck shoes are both functional and fashionable in today's world, and they can be worn by both men and women. So whether you are after boat shoes for sailing purposes, or you fancy a nice pair of stylish and comfortable shoes, check out this guide to ladies' boat shoes for more information.read

Our Recommendations2011-01-27

Plastimo Merchandise: Four Great Buys

Find out about five great products from Plastimo UK in this article. You can find these and other Plastimo products on Mailspeed Marine.read

How to Guides2011-01-26

Taking Care of Life Jackets

Life jackets are one of, if not the most important items of safety device on any vessel and great care should be taken to ensure that all sailing life jackets are kept in tip top condition, not only because they are expensive but a life jacket is depended on to save somebody’s life in an emergency.read