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Thinking of doing a Day Skippering course? Find out all about it here

Thinking of doing a Day Skippering course? Find out all about it here

Author Don Bamford once quipped: ‘Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.’
If you’ve ever wanted to boost your navigation and boat handling skills, a Day Skipper course is the perfect introduction to becoming a skipper. It will leave you feeling comfortable and [...]


Narrow escape – Sailing the UK’s canals

Inland waterway boating - the most enjoyable way to experience the countryside

Some people enjoy lounging on a beach, others prefer to ski down mountains chasing adrenaline (whatever that is), whilst some like to sit on rollercoasters with screaming children for days on end. But some of us (a small percentage I will admit) have a passion for the calm and tranquil beauty of our nation’s inland [...]


Boating in Poole and Dorset

Boating in Poole and Dorset

Poole and Dorset in general are fantastic places to boat. Whether you are into fishing, sailing or any other type of boating, they are brilliant locations where you can be sure you will have a great time.
If you are learning to sail, then dinghy sailing on the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour in Dorset is [...]


Huge Savings on Garmin GPS Systems + Free Charts *From £259.99*

Garmin Nuvi 550 GPS + Free G2 Chart
Tackle new challenges with this handy handheld GPS system while its ONLY £259.99.
Check out other great deals on marine & outdoor electronics at Mailspeed Marine to suit all your requirements.

Garmin Nuvi 550 GPS
+FREE G2 Chart worth £219.99
+FREE DELIVERY

With this rugged, waterproof, multipurpose sat –nav, [...]


Daily Deal: Challenger Red Lifejackets – From £34.99

Don’t miss today’s great deals on Challenger Life jackets. Safety is our top priority and should be yours too!
We’re offering superb savings on Challenger Manual and Automatic life jackets.
Please also check out our complete range of boat and personal safety equipment at Mailspeed Marine for more great products to suit all your requirements.

Challenger Manual Life [...]


Daily Deal: Pocket Tool & Flashlight

Today we are offering you the chance to invest in essential pocket tools that could prove invaluable for your summer adventures.
We’re offering superb savings on a Gerber Crucial Pocket Tool and a Gerber Option 50 Flashlight. Make sure you don’t get caught empty handed; you never know when you might need them.
Please also check out [...]


October SALE – Now On!

Don’t miss a bargain on Mailspeed Marine. Our fantastic October sale has now begun; make a huge saving of up to 65% on our favorite clothing, safety gear, electronics and chandlery.
We have lots of offers from some of our best selling brands including Musto, Gill, Henri Lloyd, Crewsaver, Ocean Safety, McMurdo and many more.
So, what [...]


Boat Show Deal: Up to 35% On Selected Musto Jackets

It’s our final day of daily deals but fear not we are ending on a bang! You can save up to 35% on selected Musto Jackets, take a look at our huge choice and our amazing selection.
PLUS your favourite Musto jacket will be delivered to you door, completely free. But hurry order today to claim [...]


Boat Show Deal: Save over £35 on Kannad R10

Just two days left of our daily deals and today we are focusing on safety. We have cut the price of our popular NEW  Kannad R10 rescue recovery system, designed for precision and long lasting usage while in an emergency.
Today you can get your hands on this hand device for just £199.99 – you won’t find a better deal [...]


Boat Show Deal: Buy Two Secumar Life Jackets and get a FREE Bag

Make a great saving on our brand new Secumar life jacket, but best of all purchase two with us and we’ll throw in a free barrel bag to keep your life jackets in great condition.
The popularity of Secumar life jackets continues to grow due to its comfortable design and affordable prices.
Best off all, buy these [...]


Boat Show Deal: Save £450 on this Windlass Kit

Today we are giving you the chance to save a massive £450 on a windlass kit, this handy package means you won’t have to spend a penny more on extra controls and gadgets.
This compact kit has just as much pulling power as a larger windlass and we can guarantee you won’t find it cheaper anywhere else on the net.
Plus, [...]


Boat Show Deal: Up to 50% off Quick Dry Trousers & Shorts

We have some handy little treats available today check out our savings on sailing trousers and shorts. We have huge savings on a selection of Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd clothing.
As well as these fantastic deals below we have some great offers on sailing jackets and trousers and much more on MailspeedMarine.com.
To make sure you don’t miss any of [...]


Boat Show Deal: 50% Off Gill Regatta Master Watch

If you aren’t able to make it to the Southampton boat show this year then fear not. All the crew at MailspeedMarine.com are bringing you a fantatsic deal everyday to ensure you don’t miss out on the offers you’d expect to see at the show – some of these offers can’t even be beaten at [...]


Boat Show Deal: Save £60 on Crewsaver Life Jacket

Day three and these deals just keep getting better! Today you can get your hands on our continually growing popular life jacket, the Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Zipped Plus.
Save over £60 on this fantastic life jacket and experience a leap ahead in life jacket design and technology.
Check out this deal now

Save £60 on Crewsaver Life Jacket [...]


Boat Show Deal: £120 off Garmin GPS 620 + FREE map worth £200

Day two of our exclusive boat show deals and this is definitely one not to miss; we are offering you our very popular Garmin 620 for just £499.99, making a huge saving of £120. And if that wasn’t enough then we’ll throw in a FREE map worth £200.
If you’ve only just found our daily blog [...]


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