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 Antarctic aboard the Agulhas II, a South African icebre...

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. The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition is seen b...

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...

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 ensign flag and flag pole used on the Spirit 46 yacht s...

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 time to develop on our wonderful brand, and we are in...

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 collection of my thoughts that may be of some hel...