Basic Running Rigging Terminology - Sailing Rope Names If you are looking at upgrading your running rigging, before you delve into the manufacturers catalogues there are a few key terms you need to understand about sailing rope. Single Braid Sailing Rope ... -French posts -German posts ropes running rigging
Introducing the Spinlock Deckvest Range When it comes to safety, we know you want the best for yourself and your crew. Just launched on our website ‘Safety’ category is Spinlock Deckvest – the world-renowned go-to lifejacket for hobby sailo... -French posts -German posts life jackets Spinlock
A New Twist on Soft Shackles - LOOP Cover Shackles LOOP soft shackles are a simple, yet highly versatile product. They can be used almost anywhere that you would use a conventional shackle and have an incredible strength to weight ratio, as you would ... -French posts -German posts Loop Products soft shackles
Bluewater Cruising - Cutter Rig vs. Solent Rig (Part 1) Here at Upffront, we are aware that many people are searching for the perfect bluewater cruising set up. Two popular options for off-shore cruising are the cutter rig and the solent rig, both sporting... -French posts -German posts
What's New in 2023: Sailing Hardware and Rigging The biggest marine equipment trade show (METS) is about to take place in Amsterdam later this month and they have just announced the 2023 DAME Design Award nominations, for what's new and exciting in ... -French posts -German posts sailing equipment
From Clutches to Furling, What We Can All Take From The IMOCAs - A Conversation With Oliver Heer Ocean Racing The IMOCA class has long been at the forefront of technological development in deck gear, rigging and furling systems. Many of the performance products we promote at Upffront.com have originated in th... -French posts furling
Evolution of the IRC code zero - A conversation with North Sails In our previous blog we spoke with Ronan Grealish from North Sails on the topic of reaching sail configurations for doublehanded racing. In this blog we continue the conversation to take a closer look... code zero code zero furler -French posts -German posts