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
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
Sailing instruments from Velocitek, Sailmon and Vakaros - introduction from Upffront The term ‘sailing instrument’ is broadly applicable to just about any onboard system with a sensor and a readout. While wired instrument systems are common, in this blog we discuss portable GPS sailin... -German posts sailing instruments Sailmon Vakaros Velocitek
Best Code Zero furlers: Top 5 from Upffront.com in 2024 In this blog we round up5 of the best code zero furlerson the market. Choosing the right code zero furler is a question of boat size and SWL (safe working load), sail area, performance level and budge... code zero furler furling -German posts Karver KZ Race Furler Profurl Ubi Maior
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
Code Zero or Gennaker Furler - how to choose the right one? How do I choose the right code zero or gennaker furler for my boat? Data from 8 well-known manufacturers is reviewed and conclusions drawn to help guide you to an appropriate unit for your needs. A qu... code zero furler -French posts furling gennaker furler -German posts
What's new in Velocitek Prism 2 electronic compass? Sailing demands precision and accuracy, and a reliable electronic compass is indispensable for this purpose. Velocitek, a prominent name in sailing hardware, continues to lead in innovation with this ... boat compass -German posts race compass Velocitek
Facnor Electric Furler - latching on the trend of boat electrification The sailing world is undergoing a sea change, embracing the power of electrification for unparalleled ease and convenience, especially for older crews and solo sailors. Electric systems are revolution... electric furler Facnor furling -German posts