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Trogear Bowsprit - Installing above Existing Bow Rollers

Retrofitting a Trogear bowsprit, to allow the use of code 0 and asymmetric sails, is an increasingly popular performance upgrade for both cruisers and offshore racing sailors. A big consideration for ...

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11.12.2024 17:01:39

How to Choose a Spinlock Life Jackets & Accessories

Lifejacket pioneers Spinlock are renowned for their sleek, comfortable to wear, high-spec lifejackets. In a previous blog , we introduced the full range of Spinlock life jackets and took a look at the...

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11.12.2024 15:11:05

Sail ropes: a brief guide to cover materials

All sailing boats need sail ropes. Butwhat is required ofa ropevariesgreatly depending on the application. A vang purchase systemdemandsdifferent characteristicstoa sheet, just as a halyard on a cruis...

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11.12.2024 14:57:03

nke Depth sensors and Speed sensors explained

This blog will focus on the nke speed and depth sensors. Good quality sensors are key to good autopilot performance, but location and water conditions are also factors in choosing the right sensors fo...

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11.12.2024 13:02:04

What Information is Required to Specify the Correct Genoa Furling System?

So, you’re in the market for a new genoa furling system or genoa reefing system… either your existing furling unit is extremely old - and spare parts aren’t available anymore - or you’re choosing to s...

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18.11.2024 12:35:53

Exploring the Karver blocks - KBO FootBlock Range

Karver are renowned for manufacturing simple, reliable and high-performance sailing solutions, often utilising user-feedback from sailors in the design process to create products that emphasise innova...

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15.11.2024 13:30:44

The Low Down on High Load Pulley Blocks

At upffront.com we love looking at the data and comparing products to gain insight. In this blog we look at the rapidly evolving world of high-load pulley blocks and compare x4 leading products on the...

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13.11.2024 08:13:46

Would you trust your Dyneema lifelines?

Although often overlooked and forgotten, boat lifelines including dyneema lifelines are one of the most critical safety components on our boats. Whilst they are something to lean against whilst cruisi...

boat lifelines

04.11.2024 15:43:08

Wire vs Composite Structural Furling Forestays

In our previous blog ,we explainedwhat we meant by the term: structural furling forestay. In this article we look at when to use traditional wire vs a composite cable as the torsional stay. Structural...

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25.10.2024 10:49:40

Composite Rigging – what are the benefits?

Upffront.com is constantly striving for lighter, faster and safer sailing for all boat owners, regardless of sailing style. Composite rigging or syntheticrigging is one of the biggest and most cost-ef...

standing rigging

21.10.2024 11:43:00

Stripping and recovering sailing ropes – when, where and why?

The majority of sailing ropes are double braid construction i.e. with a core and braided cover. The purpose of this cover is to protect the core from general chafe, abrasion and UV damage but also to ...

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18.10.2024 08:11:03

What's The Right Sailing Sheet For My Boat?

Picking out the perfect sailing sheet can be difficult, but we're here to help! Check out the information below for some tips on what you should consider when buying. Sailing Sheet Diameter Length The...

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14.10.2024 13:41:22

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