We love seeing teams wearing matching Rooster kit while racing. We’ve spotted a few cracking colour combinations on the water this summer, particularly in the Merlin Rocket fleet where the sailors like to match their kit with their hull colour! Mark Stockbridge and his crew Peter Ballantine go for Graphite Rash Vests, Rooster Hikers and …
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We’ve talked about how to keep warm using the Rooster layering system, now we’d like to discuss which pieces of kit will keep you cool when the heat is on. Dehydration, sun stroke, sun burn – they all affect performance on the water. Sun cream, drinks and a hat are the obvious choices but you …
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Or should that be Salcombe, are you ready for the Merlin Rockets?! The fleet’s annual holiday starts this weekend with 120 boats making the pilgrimage to the beautiful sandy beaches and blue waters of Salcombe harbour. Whilst many will be dreaming about the Doombar, pasties, cream teas, crab sandwiches and the famous Salcombe Dairy Ice …
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Our Flo Yellow Balaclavas and Pro Aqualfeece® Beanies initially surprised me with their popularity. Despite my best efforts to keep track of demand, we were constantly playing catch up. It was not until a windy grey day in January 2015...
You probably know the Aquafleece® as the first on the market with a PU coated fleece, designed to make sailing in the spray line more comfortable. We know it at Rooster as our Classic Aquafleece®....
As I prepare to write this blog – and thinking of my number 3, I can’t help to be persuaded by the current sailing conditions, all I can think about is warmth and agility, so...
I had to write this blog to all of us who live above the equator since it’s now beginning to get cold. Well, it’s practically freezing here in Florida…18 Degrees : )
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I heard a rather disturbing story recently from a fellow Laser Master sailor. He spoke about the danger of using string to tie your cap to your buoyancy aid. He was at a regatta when...
After my 5th placed favourite item, I hope you are all enjoying your mesh bags as much as I still am, its time for my 4th placed item. Remember, especially you new Mesh Bag users to...
You may be surprised to find out that in 5th place on my list of Top 5 Products is my Mesh Bag as it is my most used item of Rooster Kit that is currently...