I like to review and evaluate my paddling kit on a continual basis in order to put to sea with the best set up possible. As a primarily solo paddler the communications aspect of my kit is vitally important but an area which I have felt for a while was slightly lacking. Therefore, I’ve taken [...]
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Icom IC-M35 Released
Icom have added the IC-M35 to their range of handheld VHF’s, and for sea kayakers the headline news is that it is not only waterproof but floats! Released at the London Boat show, I am lucky enough to have a review unit in my possession and will be bringing a full review to the site [...]
Review: Icom M71 Handheld VHF
The Icom M71 has been an essential part of my paddllng kit for the last year. Small, lightweight and waterproof it lives in my buoyancy aid pocket or under the deck lines and provides useful information on other craft in the area as well as weather forecasts courtesy of the Coastguard. More importantly, if I [...]
