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
The Best Lopolight Navigation Lights for Sailboats from 12 - 20 Meters We have previously discussed the best navigation lights set up for sailboats under 12 metreshere. In this blog we look at the ideal light configuration for sailing yachts between 12 – 20m (40ft – 65ft... Lopolight navigation lights
Antal Barber Block – Impeccable Design It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the cool gadgets that Antal manufacture. These are often the subject of our blogs – previously, we’ve delved into the Antal Roller Cleat , the Antal Soft Loop Hoo... Antal barber block -French posts -German posts snatch block
Boat fenders on a mission of defending your boat Yacht fender in Spanishis normally called ‘una defensa’, which may be a more appropriate name:aDefender.They are used to defend your boat by acting like a bumper between you and either a mooring quay ... boat fenders -French posts -German posts yacht fender
Sailboat Deck Organisers – Let’s get organised! Deck organisers are a key piece of sailing hardware, designed to lead / divert lines across the deck and they come in many shapes and sizes. In this blog we look at the options available and what fact... Antal deck organisers fairleads Karver Ronstan Spinlock Ubi Maior
How to Change the Cover on a Cousin Constrictor Textile Rope Clutch in 7 Steps Created as a lightweight alternative to traditional metal clutches, the Cousin Constrictor is a great bit of kit for reliably holding rope under load with great longevity when properly maintained. Rop... Cousin Trestec rope clutches
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
What is a sailing dogbone? A sailing dogbone is a small, lightweight, dual tapered rod, which can simply and efficiently connect two lines together. As the name suggests, its shape is comparable to that of a ‘dog bone’, where t... Armare -French posts -German posts Kohlhoff Rigging sailing dogbone Tylaska
The Best Sail Instrument - Velocitek Prostart or the Novasail NS-START. Pro? Velocitek and Novasail have long been leaders in the sailing electronics industry. This blog will compare the flagship sail instruments from each, the Velocitek Prostart and the Novasail NS START.Pro ... -French posts -German posts Novasail sailing instruments Velocitek
Why I want a Spinnaker Snuffer Freelance journalist Dave Proctor has been given the exciting task of delving into the wishlist of a boat enthusiast, starting with a Spinnaker snuffer. Find out what he discovers about this nautical ... Oleu Watersports snuffers spinnaker gear
Sailmon MAX – the sailing instrument built to challenge you Sailing instrument Sailmon MAXis a modern racing sailboat computer that works via GPS positioning - tracking speed, angle to the wind, bearing and a number of other parameters. Traditionally, dinghy a... -French posts -German posts sailing instruments Sailmon