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29er, Hints and Tips, Meet The AmbassadorsThinking about transitioning to the 29er? Here’s what you need to know
By Annie Hammett (Rooster Ambassador) After winning the Girls title at the RS Feva Worlds in Florida with my crew Emma, thoughts turned to what I would do after Feva’s. The last two years have...
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Hints and Tips, New Products, Tool BoxNeed a Premier Hull Finish? – Use SpeedSIX HydraPRO
Field application of SpeedSIX HydraPRO SpeedSIX HydraPRO comes if two handy sizes either a 100ml tin (enough for most dinghies) or a 500ml version (suggested for keelboats). The product comes in a quality aluminium screw-top...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogProtecting Your Assets – a Buyers Guide for Dinghy Spar and Foil Bags
Breathable Spar Bags Putting your spars and foils into a cosy bag feels like the right thing to do. But if you are not careful, what appears to be a caring thing, might also be...
By Steve Cockerill2 2747 1 -
Event Report, Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Meet The AmbassadorsMy First International Regatta – A Californian Perspective
By Aston Smith After making the US National Team this year I got an invitation to sail in my first international opti regatta; the British Nationals in Pwllheli, Wales. Having never sailed that far north...
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Hints and Tips, Merlin RocketBuying a Second-Hand Boat, How-to and What to Look for
By George Yeoman Whether you have just left Uni, are looking to move class or are just looking to get into sailing, buying a boat can be daunting and more often than not a new...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Tool BoxChanging a Ratchet Block – simples.
One of the tricks of the trade which makes changing the ratchet block a little easier. Simples.
By Steve Cockerill8 2065 2 -
Hints and Tips, Laser, Steve's Blog, Tool BoxHow to Make the Ultimate Traveller for a Laser®
Steve shows how you can use the new Rooster ‘Zero’ traveller rope and make it even better. Products used: 5.5mm push fid, Heavy Duty Micro Serrated Scissors, Rooster Zero Laser Traveller Also shown was the...
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Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Kit HighlightKit Highlight: Know your footwear
Get Your Feet Off The Ground with Rooster From the ultra-supportive Pro Laced Boot, to the trapeze sailors/surfers dream Split Toe Boot, our complete range of footwear is designed to cater for every water sports enthusiast....
By Emma Ralph0 1434 1 -
Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, UncategorisedCheck the Obvious First
On the occasions I find water in my boat, I tend to assume that there is some horrible hole somewhere rather than checking the blindingly obvious. Most recently the obvious has been the cause –...
By Steve Cockerill2 1846 0 -
Event Report, Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogWeymouth Venue Guide
Although the Olympic Centre at Weymouth can be a great venue to sail in Weymouth Bay, most of the Championships I have raced there, have been mostly been sailed inside the Harbour. This was true of...
By Steve Cockerill9 3163 1