75 press releases : Sailboats : Riggings, Marine hardware, Sailing clothing

The Ideal System A furler is the ideal system to set and strike flying sails. Racing, using multiple furlers for various sails, Karver furlers offer the advantage of roller furling without the weight and windage of a conventional roller reefing Systems. Karver furlers optimize sail handling with minimal weight aloft. Karver is an industry leader in this concept offering a complete range of sup...

Reliability, high performance and long-life: Profurl's Racing range of reefing-furling systems are designed for cruising/racing, regattas, blue water sailing or even offshore racing. Designed to last, Racing reefing-furling systems integrate the best of Profurl's proven technology to guarantee safe, enjoyable, high performance sailing. Why choose Profurl? Maintenance-free: Sealed ball bearin...

The Auto-Release cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds ropes securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded. Once tripped, it can be easily reset in seconds by just pushing the cleat back down into its base. The CL257 ...

Hlmff Sailmakers The best place to find high quality, great priced cruising sails and racing sails from a trusted sailmaker. You will find detailed information on new sails including detailed photos of cruising sails, sailmaker design software and cutting equipment, sails and boats that we have built sails for in the past for you to view. There is a trim tips section to assist you to obtain the mo...

Our 42 mm travellers cover systems for mainsheet, genoa and spinnaker poles. They are available with slide rods or with recirculating balls for smooth running under heavy loads. The range includes travellers with breaking loads up to 16.000 kg for boats up to approx. 120 feet. Here shown in the natural (n) anodised color, but also available in black (s) anodised. About the materials we use Due...

Our blocks, wholly designed and manufactured in our factories, feature high-performance materials and are subjected to rigorous manufacturing and quality assurance processes. For whatever type of block, ball bearing, plain bearing, the shape of the sheave suits all modern ropes. They are also very easy to install due to the various types of fastenings options. Wichard offers a comprehensi ve ran...

Forward Sailing brings to sun2000 what the race cats and tris are using since years with success. The reacher/code0 is the perfect sail for crusing in low wind condition. Now available on the Sun2000 for a very competitive price of 600€ Check out www.forward-sailing.com Forward-sailing is company based in Switzerland developing innovative accessories for Sport Multihulls

This Atlantic Sailing Jacket is made of 100% Nylon Oxford fabric with a PVC coating to keep you dry and comfortable. Form-fitting, ergonomically designed gear is cut for active movement with articulated elbows, adjustable waistband, hood, collar and hem. Features are as below: ● Two layer, breathable, coated Nylon Oxford, DWR finish, fully taped seams ● fully lined, with a free-ha...

Two years to make, one hour to mount Rondal has fitted the 52m mast and 19.5m Park Avenue boom to the new J-Class yacht, Hanuman. The mast and boom are made from High Modulus carbon fibre. The exceptionally strong mast is the largest single composite structure ever produced by Rondal and the result of close consultations with a wide range of experts in order to maximise the yacht’s debut per...

When hoisting your sail, if you have a well designed bag, one developed together with regatta professionals, then you are already at an advantage not just mentally. Because in the wind-protected interior of the Racelinebag the sheets and halyards are already attached to the sail. And at the same time the Racelinebag itself is secured to the guard rail with small carabiners. The clew rings attached...

These new alloy side entry Racing Micros cleats extend the range of cleats that hold ropes from 1-4mm (3/64"-5/32"). Small, neat and lightweight. Side entry fairlead means easy easy rope removal. Integral becket gives a 2:1 advantage, if required. Advanced tooth technology to hold all types of small rope. Can be fixed with standard screws and rivets, on tubular or flat surfaces.

NAVIS Safety Shell is classified as personal protective equipment (PPE) according to EU directive 89/686/EEC and protects against drowning. Life jacket (NOT with overall) life jacket could be attached inside and covered to NAVIS Safety overall Hypothermia In case of an accidental fall into the sea, properly closed arm and leg cuffs will reduce the flow of water trapped inside and therefor...

Welcome to Quayside: Here at Quayside we specialise in producing comfortable, some technical, others just practical leisure shoes, many with a Marine insipiration. Our design and development team have worked really hard to put together this fabulous new collection. Please browse our site where you can buy online.

In spring 2007 Seldén Mast launched two push button jib furling systems, Furlex 200 Electric and 300 Electric. Both were an instantly success and a big hit with sailors. To push a button is a convenient way to furl the sail and means one less rope in the cockpit. One of the best features is the ability to retro-fit the electric drive to a normal manual Furlex so upgrading to easier sail handling is...

As well in nautical activities the ColdWinner™ give the best results ! From Quebec to Alaska, Finland to the Himalayas, Patagonia to Iceland, or a bike trek half way around the world: Akammak’s thermo-regulating clothing has been tested, grated, rubbed, worn and subjected to the to the most demanding of conditions. They have been along for days of hiking and training in all situations. The testim...

The light and streamlined conventional XR Fullbatten masts permit optimal sail trim and have been designed particularly with performance-orientated sailors in mind. In addition to our uncompromising commitment to a 100% secure rig we consistently take all factors into consideration in the design of all our mast profiles and fittings that make for a quick and high-performance rig. Hence, all our mas...

It is essential that your mainsail is covered to protect against ultra violet light which can reduce the life of a sail considerably. Our covers are well designed and built to a high standard in Sunbrella acrylic, with a wide choice of colours. Webbing straps go around the mast to minimise water getting onto the sail. For ease of use hooks and shockcord are fitted along the bottom and fron...

Adjusting Aluminium Luff Receptacle A strong receptacle designed for larger yachts, the AALR is easy to use and allows batten tension to be adjusted on deck or while sailing. The AALR is designed to be mounted on one side of sail. The curved backing plate forces sail to deform around receptacle, effectively placing batten on the centreline.

The Carbon Clam-shell Luff Receptacle has been designed specifically for use with a bolt-rope mainsail. Tough outer shells made of carbon fibre fit on either side of the sail to hold the batten in place. A soft plastic insert fits inside the batten pocket. The bolt rope is sewn in place onto the plastic insert and sail. The CCLR is available in both non-adjusting (CCLR) and adjusting (CCLR-A) ...

OH Marine Equipment has made a set for adjusting the sprayhood/bimini. The set consists of: • 2 slides for adjustment • 2 tracks (25 mm), 1 m • 4 end caps (delrin) The slides are made of stainless steel with a stop and swivel that can turn 360°. As standard the set is made with 1 m tracks natural (silver) anodised, but is also available in black and with lengths of up to 6 m.