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For inquiries or assistance regarding Tuff Luff, please view Schaefer's Tuff Luff Problem Solver first – many common solutions and issues are discussed.

If you are replacing a Tuff Luff have a look at the stainless feeder on your boat, it should have a part number on it. Once you have this part number, review the points and then review the sizing chart.

To create a spliced loop, mark the rope on either side of the loop size desired, leaving at least 15 cm of rope for the tail (the short end.)

For Racers and Blue water sailors - Several Class 40’ are outfitted with an Antal FB system, like "Campagne de France" and "Nivea", blue water catamarans like Fountaine Pajot and Privilège have selected Antal FB systems

A snatch block is a variation of pulley that has been designed to allow quick attaching and releasing of lines.

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

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.