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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

15.12.2023 09:57:47

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

27.11.2023 13:46:53

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

20.11.2023 10:45:49

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

13.11.2023 07:50:44

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

03.11.2023 12:35:42

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

30.10.2023 11:09:20

Jump into a Career in Sailing – Join upffront.com

If you’re not already aware, upffront.com is trying to change the world. Okay, not quite… but we are trying to revolutionise the sailing industry by turning the traditional distribution model on its h...

16.10.2023 14:03:19

DrSails® emergency epoxy adhesive

Understand whatDrSails® emergency epoxy adhesive is, and what four key features make it the "go-to" adhesivefor professional sailors? What isDrSails® DrSails® is atwo part epoxy adhesive and comes in ...

13.10.2023 14:03:19

PROtect Tapes SPK: The Retro-Revolution?

Image Credits: PROtect Tapes PROtect Tapes provide solutions for the owners, boat captains and race teams who recognise that protecting the boat and reducing maintenance plays an important role in enh...

18.09.2023 14:03:19

Armare Ropes: Local Ropemaker to America's Cup Supplier

Giuseppe Finco - Image Credit© Armare Ropes Despite being a small, family-run business, Armare Ropes are operating at the top of their game. Boasting five generations of knowledge, the traditional rop...

08.09.2023 14:03:19

Allen Brothers - dedicated to manufacturing excellence

We are pleased to introduce the Allen Brothers 20mm and 30mm Dynamic Block ranges on the website and decided to take the opportunity to have an in-depth look at this fascinating UK manufacturer of per...

25.08.2023 14:03:19

Replacing your Karver Furler Quick Release Spring Kit

The Karver range of furling units has come a long way in the last 10-15 years, with each aspect of the design seeing incremental improvements. Captive pins with quick release mechanisms are almost uni...

21.08.2023 14:03:19

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