If you need to get downwind and have a conventional non-planing hull, flying a jib, genoa or asymmetrical sail with a whisker pole is the fastest, smoothest and easiest way to get there.
Also known as low friction rings these handy bits of hardware are used across many different areas of a sailboat. But they’re nothing new.
How do you choose between the Custom OEM Pro Series Valves, Flange Mounting Seacocks, Ball Valve and Flowtech Valve.
Sailing lines made with Dyneema® bear the Dyneema® diamond. We talk about Dyneema® a lot, with our customers and on our website.
Learn more about the Barton Marine range of products including their Winches and the Wincher. Winches work through friction, gripping the line firmly with every turn applied around the winch drum.
Cam cleats are a vital part of most control systems on both dinghies and yachts. Without them, you would have to hold onto the rope for hours or make the rope off around a horn cleat, not ideal if you want to quickly adjust something!
One must consider where you will store a whisker pole on the boat when not in use. Traditionally, poles have been stored on deck in deck chocks.
Forespar's Marelon® Integrated Plumbing Systems designed to meet your boats plumbing needs. Precision moulded plumbing systems for use above and below the waterline.
A guide to choosing what Antal Clutch type and size you require.
Mel's Sailing Story
Friday, 13 September 2024
The story is often told of how I was born early so Dad could do an Ocean Race. So just a few days into life I was taken to Middle Harbour Yacht Club to wave Dad off and visit what would be my club growing up.