Whisker poles are used for non-spinnaker class racing and short-handed cruising, or whenever downwind performance is desired without the use of conventional spinnakers. A properly sized and deployed whisker pole will allow the headsail to add considerable power and speed to downwind sailing.
I have finally had the chance to head overseas again, back to Amsterdam a City I love to visit.
We are excited to announce that as of November 2022 we will be distributing Bamar.
Storing poles (whisker or spinnaker) vertically up the forward face of the mast has become very popular. It clears the decks and keeps the cruising sailor from having to lift the entire weight of the pole from the deck to the mast car.
Introducing the TiiTAN Block, the latest high-performance sailing pulley from Allen.
Straight after the Aussie Skiff Nationals many headed to the Flying 11's including Mel where we were the Title Sponsor with Allen.
Aussie Skiffs \\ 13 & 16 Footers what a week we had on the water at Belmont 16's.
The ratchet block is arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware used on a sailboat, so choosing the correct size and type can make a big difference to how you sail your boat and what feedback the sails give you.
Antal have released a new catalogue with a lot of great new technical information as well as new products.
Allen are pleased to announce that our range of 20mm & 30mm through deck blocks is expanding to include stainless steel sheaves and recycled acetal sheaves.
