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Boat fenders on a mission of defending your boat

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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

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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.

The Importance of Teamwork in Sailing

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We cannot think of another sport where the importance of teamwork is so vital both before and during the actual event. Whether that event is a leisurely cruise or an ocean-going race. Each crew member plays a crucial role, which is not only essential for performance, but also for the safety of the boat and everyone on board. 

Navisafe Navilights – Small, Powerful and Versatile Navigation Lights

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Navisafe was created after their founder, Jo Engebrigtsen had a near-miss with a much larger cruiser when heading home in a dinghy with his family. The aim of Navisafe is to provide easy and flexible to use, reliable lighting for any boat to maintain safety on the water.

What should I have in my grab bag? A boat safety essential

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A grab bag is an essential piece of safety equipment for bluewater cruising and offshore racing alike. In the event of an abandon ship, the grab bag may be the only item you have time to take with you before climbing into the liferaft, so should contain all essential items for your survival. While some racing rules stipulate the contents of a grab bag, there is no such definitive checklist for cruisers. Here we list some of the essentials and other items you might want to include.

VSG Lifejackets - Combining Safety with Comfort

 

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Valeria San Giorgio also known as VSG is one of the oldest Italian companies to design and produce lifejackets. Starting in 1926 VSG began manufacturing sails and waxed clothes for merchant ships and then moved on to supplying the navy, where they began to diversify into lifejackets. 

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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