by stu9487 | Apr 13, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
In our latest edition of Meet the Sailors, we are delighted to introduce Mark Brown, owner and skipper of Jetpack — a JPK 10.10 that has quickly become one of the most formidable boats on the UK offshore and coastal racing circuit. Mark is no stranger to success. Over...
by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Support
Understanding the Difference and Choosing What’s Right for You Choosing the right mainsail configuration is one of the most important decisions a cruising sailor can make. Beyond cloth choice and reefing layout, the batten arrangement plays a major role in how a sail...
by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens Vertical Velcro Batten Pockets are mostly used on non-overlapping headsails and allow you to furl your sail with some additional leech support. Lay the sail out flat with the batten pockets facing upwards. Identify each batten and...
by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens Slip-in elastic batten pockets are most commonly used on dinghies and smaller keelboats. Batten tension is created by an elastic webbing retainer at the inboard end of the pocket, which holds the batten firmly once installed. These...
by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Batten Receptacle The majority of our full-length batten pockets are luff-loaded, allowing compression cars to be threaded onto the luff via a batten receptacle. If conditions allow, the easiest method is to hoist the mainsail and load one...
