Icom is pleased to announce the launch of the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control. These innovative marine radios offer enhanced functionality and flexibility for communication on board various vessels. Both the IC-M410BB (top) and IC-M510BB (bottom) come as standard with ONE Commandmic Designed for marine professionals and enthusiasts alike, the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB are compact black box VHF radios that can be installed out of sight providing a clean and uncluttered appearance on the helm. With their modular design these radios offer versatile installati ..read more

The Topper National Sailing Race Series will be visiting the North Kent Coast for the first ever time this year. Stage four of the national race series for Topper youth sailors will be the Coastal Championship to be held between the stunning locations of Tankerton and Whitstable, from the 20th to the 21st of May 2023. This year's event will be sponsored by Icom UK. Whitstable Yacht Club and Tankerton Bay Sailing Club will together, in conjunction with the International Topper Class Association, be hosting this national coastal sailing event for youth sailors. The event will tak ..read more

Icom UK have produced a video overview of Icom's bestselling handheld marine VHF radio, the IC-M25EURO. In the video, marketing manager Ian Lockyer goes through some of the main features that have made this stylish radio popular with leisure sailors, paddleboarders, kayakers, and many other water users. These include its lightweight design, easy-to-use layout, waterproofing, buoyancy and USB charging feature. For a chance to win an IC-M25EURO in their latest online competition visit the official Icom UK website. For more details on this product, visit the IC-M25EURO Buoyant Marine VHF Ra ..read more

The advanced Icom IC-M510 fixed VHF/DSC marine radio has recently won the prestigious iF Design Award, one of the most renowned design competitions in the world. The IC-M510 won in both the ‘Product’ and ‘Telecommunication’ categories. The iF International Forum Design GMmbH, based in Hanover, Germany, is a design organisation with the world’s longest history for design orientated awards. Every year they celebrate outstanding design and give the iF Design Award to deserving international companies. The IC-M510 won over the 132-member jury made up of independent experts from all over the world ..read more

New sailing and boating gear for 2022 - we take a look at some of the latest upcoming dinghy sailing gear and wild swimming clothing launched during the METS trade show. Latest dinghy sailing clothing and paddle board or open water swimming shore clothes Typhoon Renvyle Hooded smock From keelboat racing, to cruising on sailing yachts, motorboats and RIBs, the new Renvyle outerwear range has been developed to keep the wearer dry, protected and comfortable while afloat, without restricting movement. Typhoon have put function ahead of fashion, with minimal branding, ensuring the aesthetic won’t ..read more

New sailing and boating gear for 2022 - we take a look at some of the latest upcoming marine safety gear launched during the METS trade show. New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available in 2022. ACR Personal locator beacon (PLB) RLS (rescue link service) This DAME award winning RLS Beacon is the first to have a digital text readout, giving a clear message on the display, letting you know that your signal has been received by the Mission Control Centre and ultimately i ..read more

Boat owners that have to endure a Northern hemisphere winter on the hard or time stored in the tropics will know the apoplexy inducing carnage that is mold and mildew. You'll be needing a boat-load of the best non-electric dehumidifiers and be stashing them in every cupboard, nook and cranny. The cost of these non-electric moisture absorbers has to be weighed up with the high cost of damage that unfettered mold will cause to upholstery and any other porous material you keep onboard. They're worth it. But with so many cheap versions available, how do you know if it'll actually do the job? Here ..read more

The emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) seems like an expensive little gadget to have clipped to a bulkhead in the hope it never gets used, but if you do intend to, or regularly do head out of sight of land then you really should have at least one on board. But, what's the best EPIRB for your boat and your sailing activity? Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, this is sailing vessel Lucky 2, Lucky 2, Lucky 2… If you find yourself in a situation of grave and imminent danger and are out of VHF range of a coast guard, then that best buy EPIRB you bought, registered and hoped you’d never h ..read more

The latest addition to our line-up of marine products is the AIS RX version of the IC-M510, our stylish VHF/DSC with a large easy to read full colour display also offering secondary control using our Smartphone App. The IC-M510 fixed-mount marine transceiver is suitable for both leisure or commercial vessels with its elegant yet rugged, waterproof icom build quality. Packed with great features, our new model now offers the ability to receive AIS signals (AIS version only) so users can see surrounding vessel traffic in real-time and make individual DSC calls to selected targets. Users can comm ..read more

The best merino wool base layer is the one that takes you everywhere. From sailing all year round, to dog sledding in the arctic circle, to walking the grandkids around a frozen winter wonderland in Harrogate. It's the most versatile and essential basic item to have in anyone's wardrobe. It's also eco friendly, so you can feel snug and smug all at the same time. The ubiquitous costume of form fitting all black that make us look like we’re on an adventure to secretly deliver a box of chocolates, via an open window and a zip wire, like a svelte undercover agent. Alternatively, those of us who l ..read more