Which Sailing Winch? Now that is a tongue twister! However, we have attempted to classify the main different types of sailing winches into a quick, and much simpler, 6 minute read and we will help you to buy right sailing... Harken winches
Which is the right Lewmar anchor for my boat? Lewmar has built an impressive range of anchors over the years. Their flagship anchor, the Delta anchor, is the primary Lewmar anchor used by numerous national lifeboat organisations worldwide. With s... boat anchor -French posts -German posts Lewmar
Premium Ropes range - which rope to choose? When it comes to sailing, the choice of ropes can make all the difference in your performance on the water. Whether you're a dinghy sailor, cruiser, or a competitive racer, having the right running ri... Premium Ropes ropes
Sail Area Calculation: A Key Factor in Sailing Performance Understanding sail area calculation is critical for optimizing your boat’s performance and ensuring that your onboard equipment functions efficiently. Sail area, along with boat length and ballast, pl... -French posts -German posts
How do I rig the bobstay on my Trogear bowsprit? In our previous Trogear blog, we explained how theremovable Trogearbowsprit could help you do just that; developed in 2012 by Henry Dokonal, the bowsprit combines minimum weight with maximum strength ... bowsprits -French posts -German posts spinnaker gear Trogear
Mast and Standing Rigging Terminology Upffront.com is all about performance sailing hardware and rigging systems. The heart, and driving force, of any sailing yacht is its mast and standing rigging which support the sails. If you are inte... -French posts standing rigging
Best sailing pulley blocks in 2024 In this blog we take a quick look at what is new and/or interesting in the sailing pulley blocks world in 2024. Harken Fly Blocks Harken continue to develop soft attach blocks. Their latest Fly blocks... -French posts -German posts pulley blocks
A Guide to Bowsprit Configuration A bowsprit is now an almost inevitable feature of a racing yacht or performance cruiser and there are also a number of off-the-shelf retrofit options available. The uptake is due in part to the popula... bowsprits
A Rough Guide to Mainsail Reefing Reducing mainsail area effectively is an essential aspect of depowering the boat as the wind strength increases. For offshore racing or cruising it is particularly important to be able to do so quickl... -French posts -German posts Harken Karver
Standing Rigging: Why you should change to composite rigging Why will your standing rigging benefit greatly from replacing the steel wire with composite fibre stays? I have been thinking of the advantages of composite rigging while following the different races... -German posts standing rigging
Code Zero sail - why and when do you need one? Guest blog by Andy Rice Code zero sail - a sail that emerged from the offshore racing world is now firmly established as an essential part of a modern cruising sail package.While the sail plan will develop over time, the cod... code zero -French posts -German posts
How to set a boat anchor in 3 simple steps So you are looking to stop off for a few hours to relax and enjoy your boat, maybe to bask in the sunshine or take a dip in the sea, or perhaps even for an overnight stay? It’s important to anchor you... boat anchor -French posts -German posts