Which is the right Lewmar anchor for my boat? Lewmar has built an impressive range of anchors over the years. Their flagship anchor, the Delta anchor, is the primary Lewmar anchor used by numerous national lifeboat organisations worldwide. With s... boat anchor -French posts -German posts Lewmar
Sail Area Calculation: A Key Factor in Sailing Performance Understanding sail area calculation is critical for optimizing your boat’s performance and ensuring that your onboard equipment functions efficiently. Sail area, along with boat length and ballast, pl... -French posts -German posts
How do I rig the bobstay on my Trogear bowsprit? In our previous Trogear blog, we explained how theremovable Trogearbowsprit could help you do just that; developed in 2012 by Henry Dokonal, the bowsprit combines minimum weight with maximum strength ... bowsprits -French posts -German posts spinnaker gear Trogear
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... -French posts -German posts pulley blocks
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
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
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... code zero -French posts -German posts
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... boat anchor -French posts -German posts
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
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... -French posts -German posts halyard rope halyards sailboat sheets
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