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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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New Products, R & D, Rooster, Steve's BlogDuratex II™ – The Future of High Quality Neoprene Protection
Dinghy Sailing can be super tough on kit. Decks and cockpit floors that feature aggressive grip give the sailors security in the boat, whilst at the same time providing clothing manufacturers some interesting challenges. The...
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Aero, Steve's BlogAero Sailing – 3 times harder than a 40Km Bike Ride
This weekend’s Aero sailing at Stokes Bay with my GPS tracker and heart rate monitor has been very revealing. Photo by Alex Benfield Its not the first time I have worn a hear rate monitor...
By Steve Cockerill8 2643 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 -
Hints and Tips, Laser, Steve's BlogThe Ultimate Zero Stretch Traveller ‘Zero’.
“It doesn’t stretch much, in fact it does not stretch much at all”. A quote from Ian Jones after six months testing our new ‘Zero’ 5mm DM20 treated Dynema® traveller rope from Rooster. Ian much...
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Laser, New Products, Steve's BlogLaser Toe Strap Adjustment – simples:
OK – so here is our offering for an adjustable toestrap for a Laser®. (now legal) It uses 2m of 4mm Easysplice Continuous Control Lineand a CL 828-68an. We can supply the New Rules Toestrap...
By Steve Cockerill16 6657 2 -
Rooster, Steve's BlogDinghy Show 2018 – Wash Up.
At first I was surprised to see so many sailors making the journey to Ali Pali with amber snow warnings in the South East and the BBC telling everyone to stay at home. On...
By Steve Cockerill7 1868 0 -
Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Tuning GuideStreaker Tuning Guide
The video is of Rooster’s 2018 Streaker Mainsail that Ian Jones used to win the Inland Championships in 2017. I am often asked for a tuning guide – so here it is: In the Streaker we have...
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