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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

16.08.2024 12:36:35

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

12.07.2024 07:42:13

A Rough Guide to Mainsail Reefing

Reducing mainsail area effectively is an essential aspect of depowering the boat as the wind strength increases. For offshore racing or cruising it is particularly important to be able to do so quickl...

-French posts -German posts Harken Karver

13.06.2024 14:57:37

Standing Rigging: Why you should change to composite rigging

Why will your standing rigging benefit greatly from replacing the steel wire with composite fibre stays? I have been thinking of the advantages of composite rigging while following the different races...

-German posts standing rigging

24.05.2024 09:31:28

Code Zero sail - why and when do you need one? Guest blog by Andy Rice

Code zero sail - a sail that emerged from the offshore racing world is now firmly established as an essential part of a modern cruising sail package.While the sail plan will develop over time, the cod...

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29.04.2024 12:50:56

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

26.04.2024 13:47:07

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

22.04.2024 06:47:29

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

01.04.2024 13:10:07

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

25.03.2024 14:53:00

How many boat fenders do I need? – A complete guide

Boat fenders, sometimes known as boat bumpers, are an essential piece of equipment for protecting the hull from contact with docks, pilings or other boats. They are an essential for avoiding damage to...

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23.02.2024 12:42:01

Measuring a Boat for a New Torsional Cable

You have decided to go for a new code zero or downwind asymmetric. To ensure the furling system fits your boat, it is important the way of measuring a boat including a physical measurement of the maxi...

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19.02.2024 09:55:09

Get Ready to Kedge - Anchoring For Race Yachts

The practice of kedging has been used for hundreds of years as a method of manoeuvring or orienting a sailing vessel against tide and wind. A kedge anchor is typically smaller and lighter than the pri...

boat anchor -French posts -German posts

03.11.2023 12:35:42

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