NEW GEAR

We round up the latest sailing gear, including two new electric outboards and fully recyclable sailcloth

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TIMES ROAM SUNGLASSES

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Times Eyewear takes a different approach to active outdoor sunglasses. The two unisex styles (the Roam and the Seek) uses a hinge-free design with an integrated retaining strap that means they will stay on your face however active you get. Designed in Britain and built in Italy with bio-acetate Mazzucchelli frames and Zeiss polarised lenses, the arms rotate instead of fold so the lenses sit flat. You can then hang the retaining strap around your neck and tuck them under your T-shirt when not in use. And while they don't float, the fact they won't fall off means that really doesn't matter.

ACR SEARCHLIGHT UPGRADES

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The RCL-100 and RCL-50 LED searchlights from ACR Electronics have now been equipped with a set of 'next generation' controllers and accessories to help upgrade their recreational usability. The URP-103 Point Pad enables you to control one or two searchlights independently or simultaneously. The ACR wireless remote allows you to focus the searchlight on a target while walking around your boat. In addition to a self-maintenance facility that automatically rotates the light every 30 days to keep all moving parts moving freely, there's also a return-to-home feature, which resets your searchlights to face forward when turned off.