Anchoring a Boat on the Eco-Friendly Way Anchoring a boat can be a necessary and efficient way to secure your boat in certain circumstances, but it can also damage the seabed if not done properly. There are eco-friendly ways of anchoring a b... boat anchor -French posts -German posts
Is it worth paying the money for better running rigging? What isthe cost vs.benefit trade-off for running rigging options on a 25 ft sailing boat? We take a look at threerunning rigging specs, from budget to full performance racing, andinvestigate whether t... -French posts -German posts ropes running rigging
Make Waves with nke Marine Electronics It’s the age of information, and global technological advancements have revolutionised our lives and industries alike. As with many others, the sailing industry has benefitted from the introduction of... boat electronics -French posts nke
Karver Furlers KFEC Eco Concept - A better future and a better furler It is up to us, sailors, navigators, racers, and adventurers, to act for the preservation of the oceans, our wonderful playground. Innovations are flourishing, attitudes and habits are changing, and b... -French posts furling -German posts Karver
Premium ropes Eco range - Turning Bottles Into Ropes The issue of plastic waste has come to the forefront of public attention in recent years, with plastic bottles clogging our waterways and gathering as vast floating islands in our oceans. Now scientis... -French posts Premium Ropes ropes
Which Yacht Fenders do I need for Offshore Racing? Yacht fenders for those going offshore - how to compromise on weight and space? There are many challenges that come with offshore racing, but just from a mooring point of view alone it can be a nightm... boat fenders -French posts -German posts yacht fender
Adding a Staysail? Inner Forestay Setup Options Are you considering upgrading your sail plan to include a staysail? It is an increasingly popular choice, offering considerable performance benefits, which is explored in more detail in our previous b... -French posts -German posts
Martin Breaker - The Ejector Seat of Spinnaker Drops What is a Martin Breaker? The term Martin Breaker refers to a shackle tripping device to allow for remote release of a tack line under load during a spinnaker drop. There are a multitude of possible c... -French posts -German posts
Continuous vs Discontinuous Standing Rigging Regardless of material choice (wire, rod or composite), there are two main types of lateral rigging configurations, referred to as Discontinuous or Continuous rigging. In this blog we outline the diff... -French posts -German posts
Achieving a Stable Reaching Setup - An Interview With North Sails Reaching legs are an inevitable feature of coastal racing, and a good setup can produce some of the fastest and most stable sailing. We are talking about that range of off-wind angles, where an eased ... -German posts
Adding a Staysail? Mast Hardware Options We have previously reported on the benefits of adding a staysail in our guest blog: Turbo charge your ride with a staysail. We also looked at different setup options such as furling vs hanks here :But... -French posts -German posts sheave boxes structural furler
Continuous Furling Lines Understand the importance of having a good quality furling line for continuous line furlers, what to look out for and where to find an extensive range of performance and cruising furling lines. Not ha... -French posts furling furling lines -German posts