How to make shoes last longer

The concept of shoes made specifically for sailing is actually a relatively modern one – back in the great days of commercial sail, any self respecting mariner would don a pair of seaboots. It wasn’t

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If you want to make your range time more effective, don’t fall into these all-too-common traps

This month sees the introduction of a new gear spot supported by Nikwax , featuring our reviewers’ long-term favourites. We’ll focus on products that have stood the test of time, why they endure and how to care for them. The Long ReView celebrates looking after the places we love and the kit that helps us get there