Dave James

Trakker Bivvies - Get a Bit of Comfort on The Bank

Carp fisherman that fish overnight sessions by the lakeside will no doubt treasure a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the downpour and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, freezing a... Read >

Head Torches: A Natural Evolution

Head torches have become absolute necessities for many tasks and activities. Medicine, auto mechanics, plumbing, caving, mountain climbing and night fishing are just a few of the industries and hobbies that have been completely transformed by the existenc... Read >

Gripping. Adrenaline Pumping. Paintball!

In 1976, Hayes Noel, Bob Gurnsey and Charles Gaines were walking home talking about Gaines' buffalo hunting experience in Africa. They wanted to recreate the adrenaline rush of hunting so they came up with the idea of stalking and hunting each other. They... Read >

Photovoltaics - How Does Solar PV Work?

Solar photovoltaic systems are a fantastic way of generating clean electricity for your home, all year round, but how do they work? How does a solar PV cell generate electricity? At the heart of a solar PV system are photovoltaic cells: devices which a... Read >

5 Questions Most People Ask When Considering a Solar Photovoltaic System

Photovoltaics are becoming more an more popular with householders wishing to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. We ask 5 questions most people have when considering a solar photovoltaic system. Where on my home will the PV panels b... Read >

Carp Fishing Rod Pods - Advice on Making the Right Choice

Most carp anglers today use multiple rod set ups when fishing for any length of time, this enables the angler to try many different areas, baits and rigs at the same time. To get round the problem of carrying many separate banksticks around fishing tackle... Read >

Fishing Bivvies - Why Not Have Some Comfort On The Bank?

Carp anglers that spend overnight sessions on the by the lakeside will no doubt appreciate a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the rain and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, cold a... Read >

Take a Ferry to France - Get Away For a Day, a Week or Even a Month!

Dunkerque is the northernmost French ferry port, only six miles from the border of Belgium. The third largest harbour in France, Dunkerque is popular with surfers, windsurfers and kayakers. Less touristy than some of the other French ports, Dunkerque is m... Read >

The Evolution of Ferries to France

Up until the early 1800s, clippers, schooners and other kinds large boats were the only means of transportation across the English Channel. Unfortunately, these vessels tended to be uncomfortable and dangerous as the sailing ships of that time were design... Read >

Protective Rugby Headguards: Do They Really Work?

In Australia, there is currently a somewhat controversial movement to make rugby headguards mandatory for Junior Rugby players. Such headguards have been shown to reduce soft tissue damage and absorb some of the shock of blows to the head. And although st... Read >

Exercise can be hazardous unless you own an endless Swimming Pool

Swimming is one of the best and safest forms of exercise. The natural resistance of water makes swimming the ideal exercise for toning muscle and losing weight. The fact that swimming is low impact and causes less stress on joints and bones makes it perf... Read >

In the mood for seafood? Take the ferry to Boulogne, the largest fishing port in France

Boulogne, France, also known as Boulogne-sur-Mer, is a fascinating place to visit on holiday and is easy to get to with a Dover to Boulogne ferry. A small port city in the region of Nord-Pas de Calais in northern France, Boulogne has a population of appro... Read >

The Amazing Power of Photovoltaics

Solar and photovoltaic energy are now common household words and have been for quite some time. Many people now want to go green, and they want to do it now. Just the thought supplying totally free energy that causes absolutely no pollution has given many... Read >

Grab a Ferry to St Malo, a Popular French Destination

Located in the Brittany a northwestern region of France, St. Malo is an ancient walled port city that was once home to privateers, pirates and corsairs during the 17th and 18th centuries. It has now become one of the most popular tourist destinations in B... Read >

Things to Consider When Buying a Fishing Rod Pod

It is normal these days for anglers to use multiple rod set ups when fishing for carp, this enables the angler to try many different spots, rigs or baits at the same time. To solve the problem of carrying lots of separate bank sticks around fishing manufa... Read >