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Allen continue to evolve their range, should you have a project like this please get in touch as we work closely with the team at Allen here in our region. 

Through deck bushes, also known as fairleads, have been created to protect surfaces from a rubbing rope or wire.

SkyDock is the ultimate roof space storage solution for loads up to 80kg/175lbs.

The new range has been developed with performance keelboat and dinghy racers in mind.

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.