As a line comes under load, it is instantly squeezed by the Constrictor’s Aramid jacket and held fast. Simply pull the trip line and catch its dedicated knot in the notch to release the line. According to Cousin Trestec, the lightweight design offers slip-free performance even when working with higher loads, without the risk of abrasion.
The slippery properties of these synthetic fibers pair well with the sheave’s anodized aluminum bearing surface, yielding low-friction performance at a fraction of the weight of a traditional block. The unit attaches to padeyes or other deck/spar fittings with a Spectra strop held in situ by a Velcro strip.
The latest generation of Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 and 4.0 motors takes portable electric propulsion to a whole new level. The motors can be configured for either remote (R) or tiller (T) steering and can be driven by a variety of remote battery packs, including conventional gel-cell and AGM systems.
“Every sailor’s ditty bag ought to have one of these things in it,” proclaimed one of our judges. Many of those ditty bags will, of course, belong to racers (dinghy sailors in particular will like the flying cleat for handling loaded working lines more comfortably), but we think cruisers will ultimately find the most creative uses.
The Spinlock Pylon LED lifejacket antenna solves a problem inherent to any conventional emergency light attached to a lifejacket. Namely, when deployed, the light is intermittently blocked either by waves or the victim’s head, making it hard to see in a seaway.
The SafeLink can be clipped to a lifejacket and transmits continuously for 24 hours when activated. A flashing LED helps rescuers make visual contact when homing in on the signal after dark. Although the device has not yet been authorized by the FCC and is therefore not for sale in the United States, it hopefully will be soon.
With the holidays looming, it’s time to start shopping for your favorite sailor. With ideas ranging from jewelry to deck gear, from clothing to electronics, SAIL’s holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list.
Whale Water Systems has expanded its Supersub Smart line of low-profile bilge pumps with two new models providing 650 and 1,100 gallons-per-hour pumping capacity
Maintenance-free and weatherproof, Ganz Eco-energy semi-flexible solar panels provide clean, quiet, reliable power offshore
Revo’s new “Water” lens is a high-contrast polarized sunglass lens configured to the “specific light-absorbance profile of the ocean.”
The Vendée Globe has released a list of 44 skippers competing in the 10th edition of the race. The French solo, nonstop, around the globe
The Hallberg-Rassy 40C, a SAIL Top 10 Best Boats nominee, is a quintessential bluewater cruiser whose design and execution leave no detail unattended. SAIL Technical
“This just came in the mail,” says Gino Morrelli excitedly as he runs into the kitchen of his California home. In his hand is a
I was nearing the end of my watch at 11 p.m., 150 nautical miles off the northwest Australian coast, when I peered around the dodger
Offshore Cruising, Par Excellence
Every year, we ask boatbuilders to present us with their new models so that we can include them as nominees in the SAIL Top 10
The new 37 footer capitalizes on the innovations of the seventh generation of Oceanis cruisers, which it completes. The Oceanis 37.1 is the eighth model
Enjoy the luxury of space, escape the everyday, and connect with nature. With its innovative layout, this catamaran offers durable solutions to preserve the environment
The Excess 14 is the pure incarnation of the Excess DNA. It is the result of a dedicated design work and an industrial execution, unique
