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The most wonderful time of year is coming! If you're in need of some inspiration, then you've come to the right place. Our team have scoured through our excellent range of Christmas Gift Ideas a … Read Full Article

When it comes to staying connected on the open water, having a reliable handheld VHF radio is essential. Icom, a renowned name in the world of communication, offer a range of high-quality handheld VHF … Read Full Article

Antifouling is one of the most important boat maintenance tasks, as without antifouling paint, your boat will be exposed to marine organisms which can, over time, damage your hull. We've picked the … Read Full Article

When it comes to ensuring the safety and longevity of your boat, investing in the right equipment is paramount. Bow fenders play a crucial role in protecting the bow of your vessel from potential dama … Read Full Article

Father's Day is quickly coming upon us. If you're in need of some inspiration, then you've come to the right place. We've enlisted the help of the fathers among our crew to help put together a li … Read Full Article

Essential for any ocean or sea-going boat, a life raft is one of the few products we hope you never have to use. But what makes a good life raft? The obvious answer is build quality, which is why it&r … Read Full Article

Nowadays, there's a huge range of choice when it comes to purchasing an inflatable dinghy; whether that be size, material, floor type, and even colour - the options are endless. But what's the best … Read Full Article

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable technologies in various industries. One such field that has embraced this change is boating, with the emergence of e … Read Full Article

Life jackets and buoyancy aids are both designed to serve the same purpose - keep the wearer afloat, but that is where the similarities end. They're two very different pieces of safety equipment … Read Full Article

All life jackets are designed to be reusable. Life jackets use a carbon dioxide (CO2) canister to inflate when activated, and after inflation, the CO2 canister can be replaced using a re-arming kit an … Read Full Article

Kayaking is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Kayaking not only benefits your physical health, but also your mental health too as spending time in nature has been shown to have num … Read Full Article

With so much choice and a wealth of information available, choosing the right life jacket for your requirements can be a tricky task. In this blog post, we'll look at the best life jackets for 2 … Read Full Article

Life jackets are an essential piece of safety equipment for anyone participating in water activities such as boating, fishing, or watersports. They are designed to keep the wearer afloat in case of … Read Full Article

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 buo … 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 potentiall … 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 a … 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 floatat … 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 at the … 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 … 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 models … 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 the … Read Full Article