Masts, spars, sails & rigging – Page 5
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NewsTough product testing for Sta-Lok
Sta-Lok has renewed its partnership with the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, returning as the official standing rigging supplier for the 2019-20 edition.
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Marlow Ropes to supply INEOS Team UK
Marlow Ropes is the official supplier status to British America''s Cup challenger INEOS Team UK, led by Sir Ben Ainslie.
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Orion flatbed cutter helps Dutch sailmaker
Blackman and White has supplied Dutch sailmaker De Vries Maritiem with a new automated Orion flatbed cutter to improve productivity and efficiency.
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AEROrazr rigging chosen for the next America’s Cup
Future Fibres is to supply its new AEROrazr rigging to all teams competing in the 36th America’s Cup.
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Cutting processes upgraded
Cornwall based SKB Sails has upgraded its material cutting processes investing in a new Blackman & White automated Orion flatbed cutter.
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Hyde Sails powers Clipper Race fleet
Hyde Sails has been demonstrating its strength and durability in the 40,000 nautical mile Clipper 2017-18 Race.
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New Blue Water Runner
Elvstrøm Sails UK has created a new sail designed to give the thrill of surfing downwind, easy to control and stow and able to withstand days of constant use.
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Jib reefing system is reliable
When a product works, there’s no point in carrying out a redesign for the sake of it – that’s the view of Plastimo’s export manager Olivier Gallut when referring to the company’s jib reefing system.
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Rope expertise is key
Over the last 15 years, Dyneema ropes have made significant inroads into the UK marine market-place.
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Automated cutter improves sail quality
Netherlands-based Hagoort Sails has installed a new automated cutting machine designed to increase quality and productivity whilst reducing overheads.
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Block and tackle package is developed
Balpha Mast has teamed up with Barton Marine in the development of a block and tackle package to complement its folding mast.
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Sailcloth is connected to the boat
Sailcloth distributor Kayospruce says it is seeing an increasing trend of end users being more specific about their requirements.
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NDT used to detect cracks
Known for rig management and survey projects on the world’s largest and most advanced sailing yachts, Marine Results is now using non-destructive testing to detect cracks and flaws in masts.
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Battacar systems are tested to the extreme
The one design format of the Volvo Ocean Race has enabled Harken to develop a service and replacement system that ensures every boat has equal treatment at each stopover.
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Consistency is all important
The benefits of a carbon rig – its lighter and stiffer than other metals – and the performance, control and increased comfort when sailing are well recognised. But the key is ensuring consistency, says Seldén.
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Fibres are designed to perform
Educating sailors and equipping them with the knowledge of the different choices of fibres and benefits of rope care and splicing has always been a key part of Marlow’s strategy.
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First sail management app in development
A new product that helps yacht owners and sailing teams manage their sail inventory will have a digital reach with the development of an app.
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Hague reusable sail racer
A recently launched 36ft carbon-neutral sail racer made with reusable materials will take part in The Hague Offshore Sailing World Championship 2018.
