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Premium Ropes range - which rope to choose?

Premium ropes on winch

Image copyright - Premium Ropes (S Cup halyard - Performance range)

 

When it comes to sailing, the choice of ropes can make all the difference in your performance on the water. Whether you're a dinghy sailor, cruiser, or a competitive racer, having the right running rigging lines can greatly enhance your sailing experience. Today we look at Premium Ropes range with our advice on preferred ropes depending on the size of your boat.

What's new in Velocitek’s Prism 2 electronic compass?

Prism on ILCA © Peter Hurley

Image copyright - Velocitek / Peter Hurley

 

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 year’s release of the Prism 2. This upgraded version of their electronic compass promises to elevate the sailing experience. In this article, we'll explore the Prism 2's key features and what’s new in this model compared to the first Prism compass.

New Ewincher SE: affordable and powerful electric winch handle

ewincher-speciale-edition

 

Ewincher has recently introduced their new electric winch handle – Ewincher SE, which stands for Special Edition. At a first glance it’s difficult to find the difference from Ewincher 2, but somehow the price is considerably lower. Let’s look at the main features of the new Ewincher SE compared to Ewincher 2!

Boat fenders on a mission of defending your boat

Defending your boat with fendress Upffront

 

Yacht fender in Spanish is normally called ‘una defensa’, which may be a more appropriate name: a Defender. They are used to defend your boat by acting like a bumper between you and either a mooring quay or another boat, thus protecting the paintwork, the hull and the gunwales of your vessel. Let's look into different aspects of boat fenders!

Jacklines and jackstays - important things to know

Wichard jackline

 

Jacklines or jackstays are lines attached to the fore and aft of your boat, allowing your crew to clip on via their safety tether and will prevent ‘jolly jack tar’ (the old name for a sailor) from falling overboard. These lines are vital in heavy conditions, especially, when you require a crew member to go forward to the mast or bow.

Getting your Head around Fendress Fender Covers

Fendress fender covers red

 

Fender covers are designed to protect the hull of the boat while it is docked. Often forgotten, fender covers save your boat from scratching and extend fenders lives that are constantly exposed to a high volumes of UV and friction. They work equally well on motorboats and yachts.  

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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