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

These new Holmatro Winches have been reinvented for sailors by sailors. They have unique features and innovations that, we are convinced, will dominate trends in winch design for years to come. With the launch of Holmatro winches we had one target in mind: to offer the best winch in the market” says Holmatro Marine Equipment’s GM Gert Jan Uijtdewilligen. “We are convinced we have succeeded. Our ...

During the METS and Paris boat show Profurl will introduce officially its new generation of flying sails furlers called NEX. This new range of flying sail furlers exemplifies the best of Profurl’s know-how and R&D: lighter, more compact, more effective, ergonomic, and easier to use, NEX furlers really make a difference! • Performance: optimisation of component sizes and weights, optimal spool di...

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 most out of all your...

hlmffsailmaker 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 most...

Our ISOLATECH System has drawn all the attention of the jury of the "Design Award METS Competition, DAME 2009". This is a new confirmation of the very strong potential of this innovation ! By entering "Isolatech" in the "search" area, you will visualise all the items equipped with the ISOLATECH System.

Rene Villefrance Sales Director at Nordic Mast and former World Champion of X-99 One Design Class “We’ve had such a fantastic racing season with X-37 “Hansen”, X-40 “Cejulix”, J/V 41 R “Visione 3”, First 40 “Westwind” and 6mR “Sophie II”. The Performance Box boom launched earlier this year is aimed at boat sizes 37-50 feet. Based on this huge product success and our racing experience, we have bu...

Rondal has signed the contract to design and construct the spars and rigging for the Spirit of Tradition Ketch (BN 388), currently under construction at Royal Huisman. This 55,00-metre (l.o.a. incl. bowsprit) classically lined yacht is designed for high performance global cruising, while at the same time being capable of competing in the top regattas and sail races. Rondal’s comprehensive package w...

Gennakers and Code 0 sails have become increasingly popular over the past years. The ability to furl these sails, the way you furl a genoa, makes for a convenient way to increase sailing pleasure. Seldén will introduce newly developed furlers for gennakers and Code 0’s during the boat shows this winter. There will be a three model range covering 1,5 to 4,0 ton maximum working loads. Code 0 sails ...

C-Tech Ltd has launched their latest product - ‘CT SnuffAir’ - an innovative, inflatable spinnaker retrieval system that replaces the solid bucket or hoop traditionally used with spinnaker socks. Soft and flexible, with no rigid edges to damage crew or rigging, the CT SnuffAir can be deflated between hoists and stowed away down a fore-hatch or inside a spinnaker bag. The space-saving benefits, man...

The D-ring can open up for attaching lines / blocks then folded down flush to avoid foot injury and reduce the chance of lines snagging. The use of silicone pad under the eye creates a soft friction creating a cushion effect that prevents the D-ring from rattling. The surface of the pad eye has been treated by passivity (removal of surface iron and iron compounds by dissolution) to ensure a...

Ocean Hood Pod, Hi-Vis Ocean Hood with Twin Volume Adjusters, One Handed Shockcord Aperture Adjusters and Owl Vision, Quick Drying Rentex Mesh Collar Lining. Fast Draining Quick Access Stow Pockets With Water Resistant Zips, Hook and Loop External Wrist Adjusters, Internal Dartex Storm Cuff, Two Way Non Corrosive Centre Front Zip. Two Way Storm Flap with Drainage Channel, Fast Draining E.P.I...

C-Tech produce a range of parallel or tapered tubing manufactured from: Pre-preg carbon fibre Glass fibre Carbon/glass mix C-Tech can provide mandrel-wrapped carbon or carbon/glass tube in sizes from 5mm ID (inside diameter) to 200mm ID. Tube manufactured in the following profiles is available: Square Rectangular Oval Aerofoil

OH Marine Equipment has made a headboard car with a stainless steel holder with 3 cars instead of the standard 2 cars for 22 mm track. The car body is in aluminium and available in natural or black colour. The max. working load is 2,000 kgs. If you have questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit our web site: www.ohmarine.com.

Our high Performance blocks size 45, 57 & 75 are now also available with plan bearing sheaves instead of the standard aluminium ball bearing sheaves. The design the the same as known from our existing High Performance Series - the only difference is the sheave. The blocks are supplied in standard polishing or high polished stainless steel. If you have questions or need further information, p...

Built from stainless steel and polished to the well-known Rondal gloss finish. The hydraulic drive and oilbath gearbox mounted inside the drum are sealed against the environment, resulting in a virtually maintenance-free product. The noise level of these winches is extremely low. Power and speed is identical in both drive directions. All drum winches are hydraulically powered and des...

The below carbon/titanium KF25 is the fastest furler over the Atlantic Ocean, crossing the finish line in 3 days 15 h 25 min and 48s, thanks to Banque Populaire V amazing Maxi Trimaran, sailing from New York to Lizard Cape at average speed of 32.94 knots! Congratulations to Banque Populaire's team. We thank all the record chasers trusting Karver for its experience on fast sailing yachts: Banque ...

Architectonic and technical achievement in Raams- donksveer Quality and innovation in new eye-catching building Friday 11th September is a milestone in the history of Holmatro, which spans back over 40 years. On that day the official opening will be held of the new business premises of Holmatro, alongside the A27 in Raamsdonksveer. The divisions Marine and Industrial Equipment as well as the Ho...

In an intense weekend of racing, Jesper Davidsen and his team won the final race of the J/80 Danish Open in Aarhus, sealing their regatta win on a tie-breaker. Fully powered by Ullman Sails, Davidsen’s team finished the event with eight points, equal with Jesper Jespersen after each had dropped their worst race. Davidsen’s team relied on their three bullets, including their win in the final race,...

WWW.GUY COTTEN NOW IN ENGLISH VERSION Guy Cotten has been specialising in the protection of working people for over forty five years. We design clothing providing protection for the toughest conditions. Our capacity to listen drives us to innovate continuously and to patent our new designs : Bocage “one size for all” trousers, “MAGIC” Hood, ISOLATECH system ! ISOLATECH (Patented system) Insula...

Sailor suit for children consisting of jacket and trousers Jacket waterproof; windproof; reflective safety strips on the breast and back; patch pockets with integrated fleece-lined hand warming pockets; fleece collar; foldaway elasticated hood with visor; ad-justable cuffs; draw cord in hem of jacket There is no cord in the hood and collar area! Trousers Waterproof; windproof; knee a...