The Car of the Seas

A dinghy is the car of the seas. When you’re at anchor (as we plan to be 99% of the time) then the only safe way to/from shore is in a dinghy and there isn’t a better dinghy manufacturer on the market than Highfield. They are simply the crème de la crème of dinghy manufacturers […]

Check out the Gear Store!

After being repeatedly asked by friends and followers “what kit are you using” and “where did you get that from?” I have decided to put together a Gear Store on the website. Current sections include Cameras and Action Cameras Torches and Gizmos Ocean Safety Filmmaking Accessories Electronics This of course is in addition to the […]

Not a Paid Advertisement!

For years I have said, give me a chart, a stopwatch and a compass and I’ll navigate anywhere – whether it’s in a plane or on a boat. As I get older, the bravado wanes and the complexities of (safe) navigation increase. We now have to watch out for an ever-increasing number of ships on […]

Outboard engine – Electric or Gas?

One of the things you need when sailing a boat, is a smaller boat to get you to and from shore. Yes, you can just take your big sailboat into a marina and pay £20-£50 a day for the privilege (ok, so the South Coast is more expensive than the North). The tender is your […]