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

Why do we make sails? For over 30 years, the answer to that question has been: Because we enjoy helping our customers reach their sailing goals. Whether your dream is to win an Olympic medal, finish at the head of the class in club or grand prix racing, or to enjoy dependable, well-shaped sails on your cruising boat, we're ready with the help, advice, and great sails that will help make it happe...

Cross Cut cruising genoas are built for the sailor who is looking for a durable sail that will last for many years. The sail will be built using only the finest made dacrons. Click on any of the features below to see a photo and a detailed explanation of each area of the sail.

When a new mast order is confirmed, our riggers first visit the yacht under construction and measure the position of all relevant items like chain plates etc. Based on this information and details taken from the mast(s), a rigging book is produced. All lengths are precisely calculated for the shrouds and all rope lengths for the halyards, sheets, etc. are established. Armed with this data, the ...

Our Sails are built from the highest quality cloths available. The weight of the cloth is determined according to conditions in which the sail will be used and the size of the boat. Our downwind sails have been developed over many years to provide the sailor with maximum performance and ease of use. Whichever cloth you choose, all sails benefit from the same quality workmanship, attention to d...

Our High Performance Blocks are produced with emphasis on design and strength. Fitted with aluminium ball bearing sheaves with a minimum of 3 rows of delrin balls for smooth running under heavy loads. OH Marine Equipment is a Danish company manufacturing deck hardware. We have more than 40 years experience producing high quality boat fittings in aluminium and stainless steel. Ole Henriksen (O...

2008/2009 Vendée Globe and the new range of flying sails furlers Véolia Environnement, the Roland Jourdain’s Open 60’ has chosen Profurl as a technical partner for the 2008-9 Vendee Globe. Profurl will be supplying all the furling systems for the project . In March 2009 Profurl will launch their latest range of flying sail furling systems incorporating many new ideas and benefits.

At METS 2008 Holmatro Marine Equipment introduces the HEP 400, a new addition to its range of extremely compact power packs for push button sailing. This lightweight electric pump follows its predecessor the HEP 200, suitable for boats up to 50 ft, and will operate rigging hydraulics onboard yachts up to 60 ft. Holmatro’s new power pack is designed to control up to four different hydraulic rigg...

We are thoroughly excited and proud to announce - one of our latest product developments Regatta Fisherman is assigned the "Award for Design Exellence" in the category Textile and Clothing design. The verdict of the Jury: "The development process of this new working garment for fishermen are thorough and impressive. Studies and marketsurveys have qualified the demands of the targetgroup in d...

NAUTISAILS BRINGS MORE INNOVATION FOR DINGHIES COVERS WITH A PATENTED SYSTEM. After a study on use of covers, it came to our conclusion that main factor of wear is water not evacuated staying and pressing on the cover. Our design team came with innovative solution of water evacuation through a cover grid. Nautisails Top 470 covers available for 180€ ex factory. More dinghies models availa...

This zip neck sweater must be worn direct on to the skin and has to be ajusted to have a total performance. The ColdWinner™textile is a special Thermo régulator, FlashDry, Thermic-absorber and odor free new patend material . The back pannel is longer to keep your back always protected.The knitting process with Lycra™ gives a four way stretch. The inside layer is comfortable like a microfleece ....

Flexible headsail battens - yachts <50ft The CT FlexiFurl is a low-cost, light weight, flexible sail batten for use with furling headsails. It is made from strips of polycarbonate plastic, moulded into curves. The polycarbonate curves compress flat when furling, then spring back into shape without breaking.

After 20 years of experience gained through the collaboration with top sailors and after equipping thousands of yachts, PROFURL is proud to introduce TWO new furling system ranges. The Cruising systems are dedicated to 5 to 26 meters boats and offer the sailors security and strength for a longer life. The Racing furling systems will bring performance as well as ease of use thanks to some inno...

Designed with the Volvo 70’s and the Cup boats sailing teams, the low friction KBTi blocks are 60 to 70% lighter than any other existing blocks on the market. Improvements in high modulus ropes now allows to use a smaller sheave diameter. We have reduced the size of our blocks to suit the new high tech ropes and minimize weight and size while maintaining a very low friction coefficient : 2 patents ...

The Rondal blocks are made from Stainless steel 316 with a high gloss finish. A pattern of slots or round holes reduces the weight and creates a pleasing look. The new type sheaves will be made of black anodised aluminium sealed with Teflon. The blocks have a side load bearing system on Torlon balls with a stainless steel coverplate. The journal bearings carrying the radial loads have proven the...

World-leading mast manufacturer Seldén Mast is launching an own complete range of deck hardware. The new Seldén product group consists of ball bearing and plain bearing blocks, wire blocks, high-load blocks, cam cleats and valley cleats, as well as swivels with cam cleats, and ratchet blocks for dinghies and keel boats. “We, ourselves, use some 100,000 blocks a year in our own rig systems. S...