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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

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Jefa steering

Jefa Steering has developed a new electric wire steering system, o ering 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

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 fl oatation clothing. The range includes the Pacifi c 3-L jacket and trousers and Ulven fl eece, Ymsen Wool top and Anten Wool tops and pants. The Baltic 3-L Pacifi c 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 cu s and hem, and adjustable waist and ankles for the trousers.

 £POA  baltic.se

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-fl avoured 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

Dubarry polo shirts

Dubarry has designed a new range of sailingspecifi c polos, with short and long sleeves, in men’s, women’s and unisex styles. There’s a loop for your sunglasses, a cleaning cloth discreetly hidden in the hem so you can wipe them dry, plus the new shirts are made from “soft but durable poly-cotton with UPF 40 sun protection”. They’re also “quick-drying, highly breathable, actively wick moisture away from your skin, and have odourpreventing antimicrobial protection built in”.

 From £59  dubarry.com

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Rust Remover

Fuel consumption: * 3.5 gallons per mile Speed:20 knotsTrim tab position: Port - 80% | Stbd - 75%

*Graphic representation only

ActisenseCloud

CleantoGleam Stainless Steel Cleaner and Rust Remover is a highly concentrated cleaner for all marine stainless steel surfaces, fi xtures and fi ttings. Its special formula “quickly removes limescale and neutralises stubborn rust and corrosion stains without damaging other surfaces and furniture”. The company says it was “specially developed for guard rails and wires, stanchions, davits, cleats and other stainless steel fi xtures and fi ttings” and that there is “no scrubbing or rubbing needed”.

 £24 (1 litre)  cleantogleam.com

Sailor socks

We can testify to the deluxe quality of these Sailor Socks from Seasalt Cornwall. They are made of 80% bamboo, which we’re assured is a “biodegradable and sustainable crop, growing quickly on rainwater alone without the need for harmful pesticides or fertilisers”. More importantly, they are nicely ‘elastic’ and stay up, plus are eye-catching when sitting down.

 £35 for a box of seven pairs in giftbox  seasaltcornwall.co.uk Actisense, the NMEA marine electronics specialist, has launched a free-to-use platform “to help boaters to make journeys safer and more e cient”. ActisenseCloud “harnesses the power of cloud computing and gives users the ability to upload log fi les from any NMEA 2000 network and to easily view data from all available PGNs online, and then download these in common formats such as Excel, as well as formats such as GPX and KML, which allows users to then plot their journeys over time on Google Maps and Google Earth”.

 actisense.cloud

Sir Ben Ainslie mug

Show your ongoing support for Team GB with the Illustrated Sir Ben Ainslie Mug, featuring the Team GB logo on one side and a fl attering depiction of Sir Ben on the other.

 £10  shop.teamgb.com

Wuzzo gilet made from plastic bottles

New brand Wuzzos has made its mark with deck shoes and is now expanding with polo shirts and these soft shell gilets, each one manufactured from 12 discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The bottles are cleaned, crushed, chipped, melted and then extruded into thread which is spun into yarn for knitting. The zips are also made from recycled plastic. There is an inner microfl eece fabric layer, which is also 100% recycled polyester, providing warmth. The outer has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating. The cut is slightly longer than some gilets, with a smarter look overall. We liked them so much we’ve got some branded up and have been wearing them ashore and afl oat this summer. Recommended!