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To avoid collisions at night, navigation lights are one of the most important tools. Having equipment you can rely on, provides a high level of comfort and allows you to relax a bit during a night voyage.

If you are planning a longer voyage offshore, the question of how to charge your batteries to keep your electronics running is of paramount importance. Instead of running the engine for several hours each day, many boats opt for quieter, greener alternatives such as fuel cells, hydro-generators, wind turbines and solar panels. Solar or Photovoltaic (PV) panels have obvious advantages on a sailing yacht: no additional fuel to carry and no moving parts.

Boat fenders for those going offshore - how to compromise on weight and space? There are many challenges that come with offshore racing, but just from a mooring point of view alone it can be a nightmare. Many offshore races finish at locations that differ from their starting point, so it is important to take your docking equipment with you. However, when it comes to racing yachts, especially during offshore regattas, space and weight are rare commodities! So what are the factors to consider when purchasing fenders for an offshore racing boat? This blog will give you a basic comparison of the different types of boat fenders to consider for offshore racing.

© Rocna Anchor

As a sailor, you know the importance of having a good anchor. With so many different anchors on the market, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. 

Navisafe was created after their founder, Jo Engebrigtsen had a near-miss with a much larger cruiser when heading home in a dinghy with his family. The aim of Navisafe is to provide easy and flexible to use, reliable lighting for any boat to maintain safety on the water.

A grab bag is an essential piece of safety equipment for bluewater cruising and offshore racing alike. In the event of an abandon ship, the grab bag may be the only item you have time to take with you before climbing into the liferaft, so should contain all essential items for your survival. While some racing rules stipulate the contents of a grab bag, there is no such definitive checklist for cruisers. Here we list some of the essentials and other items you might want to include.