The Log

The hunt for Shackleton's Endurance wreck begins in Antarctica
A century after Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was crushed by a pack of ice in 1915, a team of modern adventurers are setting sail to the Antar...

Sir Ernest Shackleton & Arthur Beale
Yesterday marked the 100 year anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s untimely death aboard the vessel 'Quest' on his final expedition to Antarctica...

Get them something they'll love, cherish and actually use this Christmas - Useful things which make great presents...
You won’t be able to resist this beautiful die forged aluminium bronze adjustable spanner. Incredibly tough and totally sea water corrosion resistant, this bronze spanner weighs just 240 g and opens up to 24 mm. The ultimate marine tool which deserves a place hanging on the bulkhead. You can even hang it next to your compass - try doing that with a normal AJ!

Oiled Wool Pullovers, Submariner Jumpers, Sailors Roll Necks and why you need one!
They come under many names, but they haven't changed much through the centuries! Oiled Wool Pullovers have been an essential piece of kit for gener...

Layering - the sailors secret for a cold night watch!
Every adventurer knows the importance of layering clothing to maintain your temperature in the 'goldilocks' zone - not too hot and not too cold!
We...

Lanolin, Wool Fat Soap and why you need to try it!
Every discerning sailor needs a bar of Arthur Beale Wool Fat Soap
Our Wool Fat Soap isn't just perfect for keeping hands clean, it also has many o...

Our Famously Versatile Ditty Bags are back in stock! What would you use yours for?
Our Arthur Beale Ditty Bags are fantastically useful onboard as well as around home. Our bag is made from very heavy natural cotton canvas with a t...

Have you seen the new Bond film?
Have you seen the new Bond film yet? Well... when you do, keep an eye out for some of Arthur Beale's traditional boat ware, including the red ensig...

We've had a fresh coat of yacht enamel...
We've had a fresh coat of yacht enamel...You may have noticed we have updated our logos and the look of our website! We decided now was a great tim...

Mooring Warps
There’s no right or wrong with your choice for mooring warps. I’m sure lots of seasoned sailors will have different opinions to me. This is just a...

Its Friday and things are looking up!
Firstly, bleary eyed, I log onto the Zoe Covid app to make my daily report to find that cases in my area having been dropping rapidly. Well that h...

What a ropey year that was!
2020 certainly gave us a bumpy ride!
Thanks for hanging on, we seem to have made it through to the New Year without losing our rigging.
I hope you...