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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...

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12.07.2024 07:42:13

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...

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01.07.2024 11:33:12

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

13.06.2024 14:57:37

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

24.05.2024 09:31:28

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...

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29.04.2024 12:50:56

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...

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26.04.2024 13:47:07

A Guide to Mooring Lines

What are a mooring lines? Arguably, one of the most important pieces of kit onboard your boat is a mooring line; it’s all well and good having a great boat, but if you can’t safely secure it at the qu...

-French posts -German posts mooring lines mooring ropes

22.04.2024 06:47:29

How to Change the Cover on a Cousin Constrictor Textile Rope Clutch in 7 Steps

Created as a lightweight alternative to traditional metal clutches, the Cousin Constrictor is a great bit of kit for reliably holding rope under load with great longevity when properly maintained. Rop...

Cousin Trestec rope clutches

05.04.2024 11:39:07

Sailboat Sheets and Halyards Length Guide

We have previously discussed taking care of ropes, but, how long should these ropes even be? As previously mentioned, ropes are an essential element of yourrigging system, and optimising your sailboat...

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01.04.2024 13:10:07

The Best Sail Instrument - Velocitek Prostart or the Novasail NS-START. Pro?

Velocitek and Novasail have long been leaders in the sailing electronics industry. This blog will compare the flagship sail instruments from each, the Velocitek Prostart and the Novasail NS START.Pro ...

-French posts -German posts Novasail sailing instruments Velocitek

25.03.2024 14:53:00

Why I want a Spinnaker Snuffer

Freelance journalist Dave Proctor has been given the exciting task of delving into the wishlist of a boat enthusiast, starting with a Spinnaker snuffer. Find out what he discovers about this nautical ...

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22.03.2024 10:25:34

A Quick Guide to NMEA 2000

Anyone who has so much as dabbled in marine electronics will have come across the term NMEA, often colloquially expressed as “NEMA”.This is the acronym for the National Marine Electronics Association,...

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15.03.2024 11:41:45

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We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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