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SELDÉN GX!
This is all about enjoyment!
For every sailor who is thrilled by boat speed in
combination with fast and easy sail handling, Seldén GX
is a new extra member of the crew. Unfurling an asymmetric spinnaker
will give you instant gratification in terms of sailing performance
and true sailing pleasure. Furling systems for asymmetric spinnakers
and cruising chutes.
The GX Furler is available in 3 different configurations: 7.5,
10, and 15. This furler is great for cruising, racing, and top-down
furling.
For cruising: In
light winds you can have the furled sail hoisted, ready for
action. Once you are off the wind you simply release the furling
line and pull on the sheet and the asymmetric spinnaker unfurls
while you remain in the safety of the cockpit. With a jib and
an asymmetric spinnaker your performance is optimized for all
wind angles.
For racing: An asymmetric spinnaker
with a mid girth of minimum 75% of the foot length measures
as a regular down wind sail. This means you can combine it with
your regular spinnakers without penalty within the ORCi and
IRC rules. Imagine the difference this could make to your sailing
performance in the borderland between jib and spinnaker - what
a game changer!
Top-down furling:
The sail is attached to the freely rotating tack swivel on the
drum and to the halyard swivel while the luff is free flying.
A rigid anti-torsion line connects the drum and the halyard
swivel. When turning the drum the anti-torsion line makes the
top of the sail furl first, while the tack is independent on
its swivel.
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CHECKING
THE MAINSHEET SYSTEMS ON BEACHCATS
To get ready for the upcoming Beachcat season, now is a good time
to check the mainsheet systems on your boat. Here are several
steps to follow:
Take a look at your mainsheet line. Check for abrasions and
frayed areas.
Inspect your blocks. You want to make sure that each block
is properly spinning with all the bearings moving. If you have
bearings that are sticking and not rolling, they might be deformed.
Replacing the bearings can seem like a difficult task, but by
following the manuals provided by your manufacturers, it will
prove to be quite simple.
Once each element is inspected, its time to rethread your line.
Before you begin, be sure to place the blocks at 90 degrees
from each other. Follow the 7 steps below for easy instructions
on how to rethread your Beachcat system:
Step 1: Attach the spliced end to the lower
tackle.
Step 2: Thread the bitter end through the
most forward center block on the upper tackle.
Step 3: Go down to the becket block and back
up to the forward outer block on the end.
Step 4: Thread the line to the outer block
on the right side of the lower tackle.
Step 5: Cross the line back up to the outer
most block on the upper tackle.
Step 6: Thread the line to the left outside
block on the lower tackle.
Step 7: Take the line through the only block
on the upper tackle and bring it back down through the center
block on the lower tackle, then through the cam cleat.
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DOWNWIND SAILING: Asymmetrical Spinnaker
The evolution of the downwind sailing in the past
2 decades has caused designers, racers, and cruisers to bring
new thought to the spinnaker. As sail design began incorporating
new ideas and thoughts, one immediate question arose, what type
of spinnaker, asymmetrical or symmetrical would be the best?
Read
the full story here
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GILL NEW FOOTWEAR COLLECTION: Classic
Leather and Deck Shoes
 Anyone
that spends time on the water will understand the importance of
having a sure grip, stable footing and comfortable support. Gill
has a new footwear collection that offers all of the above and
more, from hand-stitched construction, marine grade leathers and
impact absorbing outsoles that expel surface water.
 The
leather styles are traditionally crafted with full tubular, true
moccasin construction and are hand-stitched on the last. They
also feature 360 degree rawhide leather lacing and branded non-corrosive
eyelets. This contrasts with the new performance line of Gill
sailing footwear that has mesh construction, is highly breathable
and fast drying, making them the perfect shoe for warm weather
sailing.
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ALPHA ROPES: SSC and SSR Light
Alpha SSC
Braid: Double
Core: 12 strand Dyneema SK75
Cover: 16 braid mix Dyneema SK75/Special Fibre
Uses: Sheets and control lines; lightweight, suitable for tapering
Diameters (mm): 6mm and 8mm
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Alpha SSR Light:
Braid: Double
Core: 12 strand PP Multifilament
Cover: 16 braid mix Dyneema SK75/Special Fibre
Uses: Sheets and control lines; Extraordinary grip and great durability
Diameters (mm): 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 9mm and 10mm
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