What a Blast! Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster PWC Exclusive
SPONSORED by Yamaha Motor Europe: This content has been made possible by sponsorship, however the writer is independent and his opinions are his own. PBR were given a UK 'exclusive' to attend the launch of the new Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster Pro PWC. What makes this model so special and why is it forecast to achieve 1 in 4 of all Yamaha's PWC sales over the next 12 months? Jonathan Peers put this model and a choice selection of upgraded WaveRunner models through their paces on the Algarve's Arade River & the wild waters of the Atlantic. Read More...
All Propped Up – Propellers
We ask, in turn, three of the world’s leading outboard engine companies, Yamaha, Suzuki and Mercury, to tell us in their own words about their engineering heritage and their take on propulsion, and to explain how we can get the best from our multi-bladed indispensable friend, the propeller. YAMAHA A ‘Kando’ heritage Established in 1955 by Genichi Kawakami, the Yamaha Motor Company have continuously strived to create and improve exceptional products that have both surprised and excited their consumers. Indeed, Yamaha’s whole ethos is embodied in the philosophy of ‘Kando’, a Japanese term used to express the deep satisfaction Read More...
Marine to Meadow: The Grubs Bowline 5.0 Bootie – Versatile Performance for Sea & Shore
Grubs Bowline 5.0 Bootie Product Review "Our latest product combines superior insulation, waterproof protection, and excellent grip in an ankle height design, making it perfect for those who prefer the comfort of a shorter boot without sacrificing quality", says the bootmaker, Grubs, in describing its latest offering, the 'Grubs Bowline 5.0 Bootie'. Well, how did this new footwear fair in our subjective test of this new product? From an aesthetic point of view, this new footwear from Grubs certainly boasts a contemporary look and its styling would no doubt be worthy of adorning the most noble of feet afloat Read More...
River of Dreams – Helford River
Rainforests, ancient fiefdoms and tales of pirates mingle with hidden coves, cobb cottages and wooded riverbanks... The timeless Helford River is an estuary like no other and offers a Cornish welcome second to none, as Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone discover … Last night I dreamt I went to … no, not Manderley but another magical, mythical place where the ancient forest dips down to calm Cornish waters. The Helford River, with its trove of treasures, is a secret place like no other, and it’s not surprising that Daphne du Maurier drew inspiration from it for her atmospheric novel Read More...
What a Blast! Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster PWC Exclusive
SPONSORED by Yamaha Motor Europe: This content has been made possible by sponsorship, however the writer is independent and his opinions are his own. PBR were given a UK 'exclusive' to attend the launch of the new Yamaha WaveRunner JetBlaster Pro PWC. What makes this model so special and why is it forecast to achieve 1 in 4 of all Yamaha's PWC sales over the next 12 months? Jonathan Peers put this model and a choice selection of upgraded WaveRunner models through their paces on the Algarve's Arade River & the wild waters of the Atlantic. Read More...