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The Walder® boom brake is a safety element, and if its installation is simple, a good implementation is essential to achieve its full effectiveness.

If the boat is left in a warm water environment, the system should be cleaned and the lower bearing checked and flushed before leaving the boat for any length of time. 

Sailing downwind is a great way to get to your destination whether racing or cruising. Using a whisker pole to hold your jib or genoa and go wing on wing is the best use of the combination of both the main and foresail.

Do Check your valves regularly? These are critical to the safety of your boat.

MARINE thru-hulls, tailpipes, valves and seacocks have parallel threads known as “American Standard Straight Mechanical” pipe threads or “NPSM”. These require thread compound or Teflon tape to seal.

I really kicked off racing offshore on Casablanca, a one off 49’er designed and built by John Biddlecombe who I worked with at Performance Sailcraft Australia.

The 18ft skiff is a high-performance sailing dinghy known for its speed, agility, and challenging handling characteristics, they are an iconic class in the world of sailing.

Bamar have just released their new 2024 Catalogue! You will find out about our latest innovations and cutting-edge solutions to enhance your sailing experience.

I started offshore sailing on Temeraire, my Dads JOG boat that he built on the front lawn at Newport during the mid 60s. I started offshore sailing on Temeraire, my Dads JOG boat that he built on the front lawn at Newport during the mid 60s.