Introducing Flipper Winch Handle – The World’s First Foldable Winch Handle Are you a sailor looking for an innovative way to make sailing easier? Look no further than Flipper winch handle - the world's first foldable winch handle. This winch handle is designed to be compact ... Flipper -German posts winch handle
New Karver Furler Launch - Karver V3 KF Range Karver have just released details of a major redesign of their entire KF continuous line furler range. Almost 20 years of end user feedback and manufacturing experience have been brought together in t... -French posts furling Karver
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... -French posts -German posts
Introducing Ronstan Orbit Winches and QuickTrim Technology Ronstan have just launched an all new range of Aluminium Self-tailing Orbit Winches in 3 sizes plus an innovative new QuickTrim feature which allows the line to be eased without removing the handle or... -French posts -German posts Ronstan winches
Ronstan Blocks Core Range Ronstan invested significant time and effort in developing this functional and stylish Core range of Ronstan blocks for keelboat sailors. These Core Ronstan Blocks come in three standard sizes: Core 4... -French posts pulley blocks Ronstan
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 ... -French posts -German posts ropes running rigging
Introducing the Spinlock Deckvest Range When it comes to safety, we know you want the best for yourself and your crew. Just launched on our website ‘Safety’ category is Spinlock Deckvest – the world-renowned go-to lifejacket for hobby sailo... -French posts -German posts life jackets Spinlock
A New Twist on Soft Shackles - LOOP Cover Shackles LOOP soft shackles are a simple, yet highly versatile product. They can be used almost anywhere that you would use a conventional shackle and have an incredible strength to weight ratio, as you would ... -French posts -German posts Loop Products soft shackles
Bluewater Cruising - Cutter Rig vs. Solent Rig (Part 1) Here at Upffront, we are aware that many people are searching for the perfect bluewater cruising set up. Two popular options for off-shore cruising are the cutter rig and the solent rig, both sporting... -French posts -German posts
Guest Blog - Turbo-Charge your Ride with a Staysail BY ANDY RICE, INTERVIEWING BJARNE LORENZEN One of the great spectacles of the recent Volvo Ocean Race was seeing the VO65s charging along with a trio of headsails flying in neat formation in front of ... -German posts
Block and tackle - understanding mechanical advantage on sailing boats A block and tackle or ‘purchase’ system is a form of mechanical advantage, where the input force is multiplied through a series of pulleys or blocks to create a much larger output force. Trying to und... -German posts
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...