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
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
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
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
The Difference between Plain Bearing, Ball Bearing and Roller Bearing In this blog post, we discuss types of existing bearings: ball bearing, plain bearing and roller bearing. Deck blocks are evolving. Bearingsare constantly improving, as manufacturers endeavour to mini... ball bearing -French posts -German posts plain bearing roller bearing
Antal Barber Block – Impeccable Design It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the cool gadgets that Antal manufacture. These are often the subject of our blogs – previously, we’ve delved into the Antal Roller Cleat , the Antal Soft Loop Hoo... Antal barber block -French posts -German posts snatch block
Boat fenders on a mission of defending your boat Yacht fender in Spanishis normally called ‘una defensa’, which may be a more appropriate name:aDefender.They are used to defend your boat by acting like a bumper between you and either a mooring quay ... boat fenders -French posts -German posts yacht fender
What is a sailing dogbone? A sailing dogbone is a small, lightweight, dual tapered rod, which can simply and efficiently connect two lines together. As the name suggests, its shape is comparable to that of a ‘dog bone’, where t... Armare -French posts -German posts Kohlhoff Rigging sailing dogbone Tylaska