Torches & Headtorches

Our Torches & Headtorches range covers water-resistant and waterproof torches and hands-free headtorches built for onboard use – essential kit for night passages, engine checks, line handling and emergencies when both hands are needed.

A headtorch is worth having aboard specifically because it frees both hands for a task – checking an engine, tying a line, reading a chart – in a way a handheld torch can’t, and is genuinely useful in an emergency where you need light and both hands at once. Choose a model rated for the marine environment (water resistant at minimum, waterproof for regular deck use) rather than a general camping torch not built for salt spray. A red-light mode on a headtorch helps preserve night vision on passage, useful for both the wearer and the rest of the crew on deck.

Keep spare batteries or a charging cable aboard.

Frequently asked questions

Why is a headtorch better than a handheld torch on a boat?

It frees both hands for the task at hand – checking an engine, handling lines or reading a chart – which matters most in an emergency.

What’s the red-light mode for?

It helps preserve night vision on passage, for both the wearer and the rest of the crew on deck.