How many boat fenders do I need? – A complete guide Boat fenders, sometimes known as boat bumpers, are an essential piece of equipment for protecting the hull from contact with docks, pilings or other boats. They are an essential for avoiding damage to... boat fenders Fendress -French posts -German posts yacht fender
Measuring a Boat for a New Torsional Cable You have decided to go for a new code zero or downwind asymmetric. To ensure the furling system fits your boat, it is important the way of measuring a boat including a physical measurement of the maxi... -French posts furling -German posts torsional cable torsion rope
A Beginners Guide to Cam Cleats Your sailing system is only as strong as the weakest link. Often overlooked, high performance cam cleats are a crucial part of a larger, functional sailing system. Composed of two spring-loaded, v-sha... cam cleats Harken Ronstan rope cleats
Sailing Cleats, Clutches and Jammers – What’s the difference? When it comes to purchasing new sailing hardware, there are a plethora of options available. However, whilst some hardware has a clear place and purpose on a boat – such as hanks, locks and blocks – w... rope cleats rope clutches rope jammers
What makes Gottifredi Maffioli Superswift rope so super? Superswift, from leading rope makers Gottifredi Maffioli, is a favorite among performance dinghy sailors and big boat sailors alike. When you take a closer look at the features of this versatile rope,... Gottifredi Maffioli ropes
Practical Tips on Cruising Halyard Locks Halyard locks are almost universally accepted in racing circles and are becoming increasingly popular with long distance cruisers, as they recognise the significant benefits. Benefits of a halyard loc... halyard locks
Andersen Winches - how do I find the manufacture date and version number Andersen Winches are a big name in the boating business. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, Andersen Winches have earnt a reputation for building first class, high quality winches. Andersen Winches... Andersen winches
Improve Your Performance Sailing – 3 Simple, Cost Effective Upgrades At upffront.com we are passionate about performance sailing hardware and rigging. However, that doesn’t mean we are all about racing. It means we believe in modern materials and technology to deliver ... sailing equipment soft shackles
Get Ready to Kedge - Anchoring For Race Yachts The practice of kedging has been used for hundreds of years as a method of manoeuvring or orienting a sailing vessel against tide and wind. A kedge anchor is typically smaller and lighter than the pri... boat anchor -French posts -German posts
Boat Winterizing – useful tips from Upffront.com Boat Winterizing is a common task for many boat owners, regardless of where your boat is located. For some, in milder winter conditions, it means keeping everything dry and tidy, but for many, with mo... -German posts
From Clutches to Furling, What We Can All Take From The IMOCAs - A Conversation With Oliver Heer Ocean Racing The IMOCA class has long been at the forefront of technological development in deck gear, rigging and furling systems. Many of the performance products we promote at Upffront.com have originated in th... -French posts furling