Overboard 20L Classic Waterproof Backpack review

The Overboard 20L Classic Waterproof Backpack is a dry bag based rucksack, designed primarily for water sports and outdoor activities. Overboard have been making dry bags for some time now, and the rest of the outdoor sport industry seems to have caugh…

Helly Hansen AEgir H2Flow Jacket & Salopettes Review

Helly Hansen have taken their proven H2Flow technology and made great use of it in the performance Ægir H2Flow Jacket & Salopette. The lightweight combo are well fitted to avoid snagging and enable them to be worn under a waterproof shell without b…

Typhoon PS330 Xtreme Drysuit review

Having sea kayaked for 6 years and tried out various methods for keeping dry during the cooler seasons, I finally bit the bullet and decided to invest in a full drysuit. Two piece drysuits are fine if you’re with other paddlers and can get assured resc…

Helly Hansen Skagen 2 Pant review

Helly Hansen’s mid range salopettes, the Skagen 2,  are designed with coastal sailing in mind and are of a lighter weight than their ocean range but are still hardwearing and more than enough for most coastal sailors. The Skagen 2’s use Helly Hansen’s…

Helly Hansen JR Drysuit 2017

James Gosson is a 10 year old up and coming Optimist dinghy sailor that has been shaking up the Welsh Championships in 2017 Helly Hansen kindly gave him a HH JR Drysuit to try out.  Here’s his first review… Having only worn wet suits, I was really look…

Helly Hansen Odin Flow Jacket

The Helly Hansen Odin Flow Jacket is part of their top end ‘Odin’ series aimed at professionals and serious users.  The latest fabric technology and design features can be found in this range and the Odin Flow is no different.  It’s a mulitsp…

Gill Race Sailing Shorts

Having had the full summer and autumn to test these shorts, we thought it high time to report back on them. The Gill Race Sailing Shorts are designed for sport and keel boat racing in warmer conditions, however we tested them canoeing during the Welsh…

Helly Hansen Salt Power Jacket

The Helly Hansen Salt Power jacket is a no nonsense breathable waterproof jacket aimed at the powerboat market but equally at home on dry land. It’s a great looking jacket and is cut well to allow freedom of movement without becoming bulky.   The…

Baltic 5600 buoyancy aid

Baltic have teamed up with The Rough Water Gear Company to produce a slimline buoyancy aid primarily aimed at the surfski market but equally suited to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or sailing in general. The Baltic 5600 is narrower across the chest…

Helly Hansen Warm Freeze Half Zip top

The Warm Freeze 1/2 zip top builds on Helly Hansen’s renowned Lifa® series of clothing that has a proven track record going back some 46 years. The Warm Freeze 1/2 zip top builds on Helly Hansen’s renowned Lifa® series of clothing that has a proven tra…