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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 03/07/2024 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 03/07/2024

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best PFD and Lifejacket

Wearing the right lifejacket can be the difference between life and death. Here are the 6 most important steps you need to know to make the right choice when buying a PFD.

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7 Best Sperry Women’s Shoes For Everyday Wear

Here are the 7 best Sperry Women’s shoes that you can wear everyday for a modern sailor vibe — from sailing, to the clubhouse, to life in the city.

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Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 04/07/2023 Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 04/07/2023

3 Best Waterproof Backpacks That Are Actually Waterproof (And Tough)

Don’t get caught out in the rain! These three backpacks combine durability, functionality, and totally waterproof features to give you the ultimate protection for your gear.

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Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 22/04/2023 Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 22/04/2023

DJI Mini 2: The Best Affordable Mini Drone

Discover why the DJI Mini 2 is still the best affordable small drone available with easy flying, excellent features and the best all round experience.

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 19/03/2023 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 19/03/2023

The 7 Best Sailing Gloves: And a Surprise Grip!

See the best gloves on the market, and the type of sailing they’re suited to, so you can pick the right gloves for your sailing plans. Plus, discover the surprise grip from an unexpected sailing glove!

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 29/01/2023 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 29/01/2023

The Best Shoes for Sailing: Everything You Need To Know

Get all your sailing footwear questions answered here, and discover the best sailing shoes to suit your adventures.

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Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 06/11/2022 Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 06/11/2022

Climate Change and Christmas: 18 Gifts To Show You Care

Sometimes coming up with a great gift idea is hard. Especially when you're trying to save money. And the Arctic caps are melting and the news is full of climate change reality.

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 30/08/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 30/08/2022

11 Sunscreens That Are Good For You and Less Bad For The Sea

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest reef safe sunscreen research, and how to simply choose the best non-toxic sunscreen.

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 20/06/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 20/06/2022

An Easy Guide to Buying the Best Sailing Jacket

Get all your sailing jacket questions answered here, and learn how to choose the right jacket for you and your sailing. Plus get my top 5 sailing jacket picks!

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 07/06/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 07/06/2022

The 5 Best Sunhat Styles For Sailing

Discover the best sailing hats of 2022 and find a new summer hat to suit your sailing style. Tried and tested — these look great and keep you well protected from the UV.

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 24/03/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 24/03/2022

Survival At Sea: What To Pack In Your Grab Bag

What do you need in a grab bag to survive at sea? Here’s everything you need to know, so you’re prepared for abandoning your boat in an emergency.

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Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 12/02/2022 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 12/02/2022

Clothes I’ll Never Wear Sailing Again (And What You Should Wear!)

See what to wear, and what not to wear sailing. Get my tried and tested tips on putting together a warm, dry and comfortable sailing outfit, that you’ll love wearing.

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