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Skincare for Sun & Salt? My Honest Mermaid’s Secret Review
Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 16/02/2026 Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 16/02/2026

Skincare for Sun & Salt? My Honest Mermaid’s Secret Review

Spend all day in or on the ocean and need to give your skin and hair some love? I tried out the Mermaid’s Secret products and here’s what they did for me.

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Helly Hansen Up the Coastal Jacket Vibe with the Pier 4.0
Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 19/05/2025 Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 19/05/2025

Helly Hansen Up the Coastal Jacket Vibe with the Pier 4.0

I review Helly Hansen’s latest coastal jacket — the Pier 4.0 and discover it’s solid performance is met with a good squeeze of lime coloured coastal vibe.

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Vests Are Back (And This One’s Actually Made for Sailing)
Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 18/05/2025 Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 18/05/2025

Vests Are Back (And This One’s Actually Made for Sailing)

Stay comfy between seasons with a versatile sailing vest that keeps your core warm without the bulk. Here’s why the Helly Hansen Crew Vest 2.0 is my top pick for on-deck jobs, marina days, and coastal adventures.

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Sailor’s Stopover: Sailor’s Beach, Nadi, Fiji
Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025 Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025

Sailor’s Stopover: Sailor’s Beach, Nadi, Fiji

Planning a sailing trip through Fiji and need a budget-friendly place to stay in Nadi? Here you’ll find everything crew need to know about Sailor’s Beach — a beachfront base just minutes from the airport.

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Sailor’s Stopover: Bay View Barbers Lodge, Savusavu, Fiji
Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025 Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025

Sailor’s Stopover: Bay View Barbers Lodge, Savusavu, Fiji

Looking for a no-frills stay in Savusavu that's close to all the cruising action? Read this review of Bay View Barbers Lodge with everything you need to know.

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Voyaging with Kids — Crazy or Brilliant?
Sailing Tara Cooney 27/04/2025 Sailing Tara Cooney 27/04/2025

Voyaging with Kids — Crazy or Brilliant?

Dreaming of ditching a conventional life on land with your kids? Here’s the only book you’ll need — it’s the ultimate guide to picking the right boat, preparing your family, and thriving at sea.

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The Best Sailing Documentaries of All Time
Sailing, Documentary Tara Cooney 15/10/2024 Sailing, Documentary Tara Cooney 15/10/2024

The Best Sailing Documentaries of All Time

We’ve rounded up the best sailing documentaries to keep you entertained. It’s hard not to be inspired after watching these epic adventures.

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The Wizard of Zenda: A Sailing Legend's Documentary Review
Sailing, Documentary Tara Cooney 24/11/2023 Sailing, Documentary Tara Cooney 24/11/2023

The Wizard of Zenda: A Sailing Legend's Documentary Review

Don’t miss this upcoming documentary on the remarkable life and sailing career of legendary sailing icon — Buddy Melges.

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