The Log

What to take on a sailing trip

  As any seasoned sailor will know, packing for a sailing trip can be a challenge because space is very limited on a boat. Here is a rough guide of what you should have on-board plus a few other t...

"A proper Swallows and Amazons jumper" - a shining review by Cat Holman for Watercraft Magazine

What a lovely surprise to find such a shining review of our Pelmo jumper by Cat Holman in Watercraft magazine.  You can read the full review below or find it in the September/October issue of Water...

Introducing the Arthur Beale Oiled Wool Pelmo Jumper - a lighter knit for warmer weather

This Oiled Wool Light Knit Jumper has been named after the striking Monte Pelmo, one of the highest peaks in the Dolomites. This jumper is made using the same traditional methods and materials as...

Check out our Arthur Beale Cocktails using our signature Spirits

Rum & the Sea

Man’s desire to travel farther and farther across oceans provided several difficulties when it came to supplies (and most importantly what to drink!?). The usual supplies aboard British Royal Navy ...

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 open...

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 generations of seafarers, adventurers, wayfarers and va...

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! Well, you probably already know what fans we are of ...

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 other benefits... Made using traditional soap makin...

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 tough hand spliced natural flax rope handle. Each b...