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Dog life jackets are a type of personal flotation device designed to keep dogs safe while they're in or around water. Just like human life jackets, dog life jackets come in different sizes and buoyanc … Read Full Article

Life jackets are essential safety equipment for anyone venturing out on the water. Whether you are a professional sailor, a recreational kayaker, or a casual sailor, a life jacket can potentially be t … Read Full Article

When purchasing a new life jacket one of the most important considerations is the size, as this will not only affect the comfort, but can also affect your safety as it may ride-up on your body and not … Read Full Article

Paddle boarding is a fun and exciting way to enjoy the great outdoors, but safety should always be a top priority. One of the most important safety measures for paddle boarding is wearing a floatation … Read Full Article

Choosing which handheld marine VHF radio is the best for you can be a tricky task, especially with so many options and a wealth of information available nowadays. In this blog post, we’ll look a … Read Full Article

Even at the time of writing this blog post in 2022, electric outboard motors are still a relatively new innovation, similar to the electric car. Just like their four-wheeled counterparts, electric eng … Read Full Article

We’re asked lots of questions about our selection of bilge pumps, from brands including Attwood, Rule and Johnson, both in our Rochester based store and online - and with so many brands and mode … Read Full Article

We're delighted to announce that our additional Gillingham Marina store will be opening on Tuesday 14th February at 10am!Our initial “soft” opening hours will be 10am-4pm from Tuesday-Thursday, althou … Read Full Article

Out of respect, and in order to allow our team to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our Rochester store will be closed on Monday 19th September. Normal operating hours will resume … Read Full Article

We're delighted to announce that for the first time in almost three years, we'll be hosting a deal day at our Rochester store. On Saturday 2nd July from 9am-5pm we'll be joined by a whole host of … Read Full Article

Since their original launch, Spinlock’s Deckvest life jackets have become one of the leading and most trusted life jacket lines on the market, picking up a Queen's Award Award for innovation in … Read Full Article

Antifouling your hull is an essential yearly boat maintenance task that can lead to a costly repair bill if not carried out correctly. In this blog post, we’ll be looking at how much antifoul yo … Read Full Article

Hours: Monday to Friday (08:30 to 16:30) - hours to be agreed with successful candidate.Salary: £9.50 per hour.Travel: The closest train station is Strood with limited bus services around the business … Read Full Article

We're delighted to welcome David O'Halloran to our team, as General Manager. David joins us with a wealth of experience, having previously managed a local chandlery, and will be responsible for the da … Read Full Article

Antifouling is one of the most important tasks of the boat maintenance cycle - as without it, barnacles, algae, slime and various other organisms may attach to your hull. This will result in performan … Read Full Article

The nights are slowly drawing out, and the temperature is gradually rising, which has us dreaming of summer! If you’re looking to purchase an inflatable dinghy ahead of summer, you’ve come … Read Full Article

We're delighted to announce that we will be attending the inaugural BoatLife Live event at the NEC Birmingham from Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th February 2022, exhibiting on Stand G40! An array of … Read Full Article

Boat anodes are one of the most important components of your boat maintenance schedule, as they protect essential parts of your vessel from corroding by sacrificing themselves – hence the team sacrifi … Read Full Article

As the temperatures fall over winter, keeping mould and mildew away from your boat cabin can become an uphill battle. This is where a dehumidifier comes in. A boat dehumidifier is an indispensable too … Read Full Article

Keeping track of over 10,000 items isn’t the easiest of tasks, so in order to ensure our stock levels are as accurate as possible, our store will be closed to customers on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th Oc … Read Full Article

Pirates Cave, Kent’s largest chandlery is delighted to announce that it has acquired Anode Outlet, which will continue to trade as usual at anodeoutlet.co.uk.The acquisition will enable Anode Outlet t … Read Full Article

With both a modern history and ancient comparable activities, paddle boarding in its most modern form can be traced back to Hawaii in the 1940s. As a local Hawaiian surfer started to struggle getting … Read Full Article

After many months of our doors being closed to customers for browsing, we are delighted to confirm we will be reopening our store on Monday 12th April at 9am. We cannot wait to welcome you back into t … Read Full Article

A marine battery charger converts AC power from shore power or a generator into controlled DC power for recharging a boat’s batteries. The charger must match the battery bank’s voltage, ch … Read Full Article