Soft shackle: what it is, when to use it, and how to tie it
A soft shackle is a connecting loop made from high-modulus textile rope, closed by a stopper knot that locks into an eye, and it replaces the metal shackle at dozens of points on board. Built from ...
Inflatable Passerelle: How to Choose It, Pros and Cons
Choosing an inflatable passerelle comes down to matching four practical variables to your boat and your habits: the length you need to bridge the gap between stern and quay, the load it must carry,...
Lazy Jacks: What They Are and How to Adjust Them
Lazy jacks are a system of light lines rigged on both sides of the mainsail that catch, hold and funnel the sail down onto the boom as you lower it, stopping the canvas from spilling across the dec...
What a Low-Friction Ring Is Used For: Uses on Board
A low-friction ring is used to redirect, lead and multiply the pull of a line while cutting friction, without the moving parts of a traditional block. It is a lightweight alloy ring, usually anodis...
How to Pick Up a Mooring Buoy Single-Handed
In short: to pick up a mooring buoy on your own, prepare everything on deck before the approach, come in against wind or current at minimum speed, stop the boat with the buoy near the bow by the gu...
Low-Friction Ring or Block? How to Choose
In short: choose a low-friction ring when you want lightness, simplicity and near-zero maintenance on lightly loaded turning points or static loads; choose a sheaved block when you need repeated tu...
Summer Sale · August 15 → 31
Summer Sale.
Summer Sale prices across the whole catalogue. Discount already applied, no code to enter. On September 1 everything goes back to list price, automatically.