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... -French posts -German posts ropes sailboat sheets
Choosing the right boat shackle – Where do I start? Many boat shackles and connectors are functionally very similar, so it can be difficult to know exactly what shackle is best for each application. That’s why we have put together this blog to walk you... d shackles -French posts -German posts halyard shackle shackles soft shackles
Do you need a set of storm sails? A good set of storm sails can be a get out of jail free card if you find yourself caught in heavy weather. A necessity for offshore passages whether cruising or racing and a prudent safety item for mo... -French posts -German posts Oleu Watersports storm sails
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