The Differences Between Harken Radial Winches and Harken Performa Winches Harken have an extensive range of winches which are split into x2 primary ranges: Harken Radial Winches and Harken Performa Winches. In this blog we help you understand the key differences between the... -French posts -German posts Harken winches
Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat - Easy Release of High Performance Control Lines Spinlock Ltd., is a British company, based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, where for the past 40 years they have been designing and manufacturingtheir market-leading range of rope control devices. The ... cam cleats rope cleats Spinlock
Andersen Winch - making the right choice Andersen winches are a big name in the boating business. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, Andersen Winch has earned a reputation for building high quality, reliable sailing winch that can last a ... Andersen winches
Soft Padeyes – Light, Strong and Versatile Several types of soft padeyes are now available on the market and are proving increasingly popular over traditional stainless steel padeyes. They all capitalise on the incredible strength to weight ra... -German posts padeyes
Antal Roller Cleat – A Sleek Solution for Mooring Italian manufacturer Antal produce a lot of cool products that we find are hugely popular on Upffront.com . From their blocks to their winches, Antal products seem to strike the perfect balance betwee... Antal -French posts -German posts rope cleats
Getting your Head around Fendress Fender Covers Fender covers are designed to protect the hull of the boat while it is docked. Often forgotten, fender covers save your boat from scratching and extend fenders lives that are constantly exposed to a h... fender covers Fendress
Selden Bowsprits: An elegant solution that really stands out! Selden have been making sailing yacht masts since the 1960s and what started as a company that produced basic wooden masts has evolved into a world leading brand with an extensive range of sail handli... bowsprits -French posts Selden
Torsional Cable vs Torsion Rope In this blog we explore the differences between Torsional Cable and Custom Torsion Rope, the pro's and cons of each and provide guidance on the specification boundaries between the two. Nomenclature J... Armare -French posts furling lines Kohlhoff Rigging torsional cable torsion rope
Soft shackles are a win-win solution for multiple applications Soft shackles have surely penetrated the mainstream sailing in recent years. They are a popular alternative to traditional metal shackles. Made from single braid Dyneema® soft shackles offer several a... -French posts -German posts shackles soft shackles
Top down furler vs Bottom up furler - whats the difference? Top down furler and bottom up furler are expressions used primarily for continuous line furling systems using a torsional cable/rope, around which the sail furls. As opposed to a traditional foil furl... code zero furler -French posts furling -German posts
Get a grip! What’s the right halyard rope for my sailing boat? Choosing the correct line for your halyard doesn’t just improve performance, it’s essential for keeping your sails safe. Lose a halyard while sailing and you’ll likely have to end your race and head t... -French posts -German posts halyard rope halyards
Jacklines and jackstays - important things to know Jacklines and jackstays are lines attached to the fore and aft of your boat, allowing your crew to clip on via their safety tether and will prevent ‘jolly jack tar’ (the old name for a sailor) from fa... jacklines jackstays safety lines Wichard