Every keen windsurfer needs a video camera to record his/her exploits on the water to check out how good or bad they are sailing. Seeing yourself on video is the only way to improve.

You're also going to need a waterproof cover to protect the camera from the elements.

So here is our recommended choice.

SONY DCR-HC18 MINI DV CAMCORDER

LCS-VA40 SOFT CAMCORDER CASE

SPORTS HOUSING FOR SONY CAMCORDERS

Cheapest all-in: £665

Now you've have got to find someone to sit on the beach all day and film you!

Ultimate Accessories - ashortwalk tide clock

We like this! This British designed tide clock is synchronised to the moons daily cycle giving you convenient guide to tides.  When you buy the clock you have wait for high tide at your chosen beach then set the hand to the full tide position at exactly high tide.

That’s it!

The quartz driven hand will rotate every 12 hours and 25 minutes around the stainless steel fascia, giving you the state of the tide at a glance.

The tide clock is wall mounted and costs £24.95 +P&P. It is195mm in diameter.

You can buy one from all good water sport outlets or tel. 01872 540420 and visit www.tideclocks.co.uk for more information.

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