Yachts: The Impossible Collection Showcasing the world’s “most grand and luxurious ocean vessels worthy of praise” comes Yachts: The Impossible Collection, whose publishers tells us includes everything “from original J Class yachts of the late 1800s”. Like all publications from Assouline, it is a lavish tome to say the least. Text by Miriam Cain, Featuring photography by Guillaume Plisson. £695 assouline.com
LAUNCHED THE BEST NEW KIT Baltic Baltic Lifejackets Sweden have launched their new technical clothing range with the introduction of base, mid and outer layers to their range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing. The range includes the Pacific 3-L jacket and trousers and Ulven fleece, Ymsen Wool top and Anten Wool tops and pants. The Baltic 3-L Pacific Pro Shell comes in the form of a jacket and trouser with a 3-layer shell waterproof fabric membrane with four-way stretch, easy access pockets, adjustable cuffs and hem, and adjustable waist and ankles for the trousers. £POA baltic.se
Jefa steering Jefa Steering has developed a new electric wire steering system, offering customers an “easy to install wheel complete with all controls and components included”. They say the system can be standalone or installed between an existing autopilot and a Jefa Drive Unit. As you only need electrical wire connecting the wheel to the drive units, it makes for “a very simple install and is ideal for those looking for an additional steering position”. The system is designed for keelboats and small yachts where a mechanical system is not suited, LOA 20ft to 45ft. jefa.com
Dartmouth Gin Produced by the owner of the Cockwells pilot cutter, Merlin, Dartmouth Gin was named Craft Gin of the Year 2018 and is distilled in Dartmouth, Devon, “very slowly” to produce a remarkably smooth, full-flavoured spirit that ensured the recent pontoon party at British Classic Week, sponsored by our sister title Classic Boat, went with a bang. It comes in a handsome bottle, carved to depict a replica of the wrought-ironwork on St Saviour’s Church door in Dartmouth, showing the two leopards of Edward 1 and the tree of life. £38 dartmouth-gin.com
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