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The eXtreme High Load block range continues to grow with the addition of the new 20mm XHL double blocks, available with or without a bucket.

Whisker poles do need a topping lift to support their weight, especially in light air. Gravity will pull them down and aft on the jib sheet if not supported.

We are counting down the days till the Allen Flying 11 Nationals. Mel will be visiting on Monday to say Hi whilst putting up the Banners etc then Mel and Phil will be back on the Saturday.

Whisker poles are used for non-spinnaker class racing and short-handed cruising, or whenever downwind performance is desired without the use of conventional spinnakers. A properly sized and deployed whisker pole will allow the headsail to add considerable power and speed to downwind sailing.

The three most common types of bearings found in a sailing block/ pulley are plain bearings, ball bearings and roller bearings.

I have finally had the chance to head overseas again, back to Amsterdam a City I love to visit.

We are excited to announce that as of November 2022 we will be distributing Bamar.

Introducing the new high roller block range. A high performance block designed for high stakes sailing.

Storing poles (whisker or spinnaker) vertically up the forward face of the mast has become very popular.  It clears the decks and keeps the cruising sailor from having to lift the entire weight of the pole from the deck to the mast car.