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Doublehanded Sailing - Gear Survey

Image credit: James Tomlinson With interest in doublehanded racing still on the rise and showing no signs of letting up, we wanted to know what the ingredients are for a doublehanded boat to stay safe...

12.06.2023 14:03:19

Tylaska Cone and Plug Fids explained

Tylaska Marine Hardware is an American manufacturer of high quality- marine hardware for the sailing and marine industry. Tylaska’s stated aim is to make the best product based upon physics and not ec...

09.06.2023 14:03:19

Sailboat Composite Standing Rigging – Material Options

Having established the significant advantages of reducing rigging weight aloft (view previous blog here ), next we would like to look at the composite rigging options available on the market. However,...

05.06.2023 14:03:19

Best Practice for Eco Boating - Sustainable Waste Disposal

Most sailors are environmentally conscious and want to do their part in preserving our planet. But when it comes time to dispose of yacht waste, it can be hard to know the best way to do this. Here ar...

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19.05.2023 13:38:12

Guest Blog - Mainsail Furling Systems

BY ANDY RICE, INTERVIEWING BJARNE LORENZEN:Most of the time we think of furling headsails but asBjarne Lorenzen of sailmaker Doyle O’leuexplains, there are options for mainsail furling systems too. In...

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08.05.2023 12:02:39

Introduction To Boat Winches

A sailboat winch is an important investment, and there are many different types available. First and foremost, you need to consider the type of boat you have and what you use it for: do you sail at we...

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28.04.2023 11:36:18

Guest Post - Halyard Locks from Karver and Facnor

In this article we will take a look in detail the new generation of Halyard locks from Karver and Facnor. By: Nick Black / Andy Rice. Most modern boats today have a form of top-down furling. If you do...

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21.04.2023 09:51:01

Discovering Ronstan Sailboat Hardware - The Ultimate Introduction to Quality and Innovative Solutions

If there is one brand name that is synonymous with quality and innovative marine products specifically designed and engineered for sailors, it’s Ronstan. Ronstan sailing hardware is a top in sailing i...

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17.04.2023 09:25:33

Bluewater Cruising Rig - Cutter vs. Solent (Part 2)

In a previous blog , Upffront evaluated the pros and cons of a cutter rig as a popular bluewater cruising set up. Now, it’s the turn of the solent rig. Like the cutter rig, the solent rig also utilise...

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06.03.2023 09:53:42

Basic Running Rigging Terminology - Sailing Rope Names

If you are looking at upgrading your running rigging, before you delve into the manufacturers catalogues there are a few key terms you need to understand about sailing rope. Single Braid Sailing Rope ...

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24.02.2023 18:51:06

Top Tips on How to Prep Your Boat for Spring

Spring is approaching and we start to think about getting our boats ready for the coming season. And whilst there are some jobs that are obvious, like servicing engines, repainting, varnishing woodwor...

03.02.2023 15:03:19

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...

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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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