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
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
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
The perfect ratio of anchor line and anchor rope to anchor chain It’s long been the view of many cruisers that an all-chain anchor rode (the anchor rope or anchor line that connects the anchor to the boat) is superior to a rope rode. However, most racers would disa... anchor chain anchor line anchor rope -French posts -German posts
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
Reefing Mainsail: Are you onboard with reef hooks? Founded in 2004, Karver set themselves the goal of developing and manufacturing hardware for the latest generation of high-tech yachts... and they are succeeding with just that.From cam cleats to the ... -French posts -German posts reef hook
Rope Clutch & Rope Jammer - A Simple and Reliable Rope Holding Solution The following blog will examine rope clutch and rope jammer in turn, to enable you to determine the best option for securely holding a line on your boat. Sailboats and ropes go hand in hand, from only... -French posts -German posts rope clutches rope jammers