Cruising Resources: Sails & Rigging

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Boat Maintenance: Preparing for the Cold Months Ahead

As the sailing season draws to a close across the Northern Hemisphere, many boat owners are thinking about lift-out and winterising their boats. Whether you keep your boat afloat through...

Published 7 months ago
Updated 7 months ago

Choosing the Right Flying Sail Sheets and Control Lines

There’s nothing better than downwind sailing with a spinnaker, cruising chute or other light weight flying sail. But when it comes to choosing the right sheets and control lines for...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 9 months ago

First Principles on Shipshape Rigging Attachment

There are a myriad of different options for connecting a yacht’s running rigging lines to the sails. Halyards require different functionality from sheets and guys and by the same token,...

Published 12 months ago
Updated 12 months ago

Jimmy Green Marine

About Jimmy Green Marine Jimmy Green Marine is a globally renowned, family-run business founded in 1981, specialising in bespoke rope, wire, webbing and chain solutions. JimmyGreen.com offers a unique Online...

Published 1 year ago
Updated 5 months ago

Running Rigging: Know your Ropes

There are a myriad of different lines available for use as a halyard, sheet or control line, but which ones will suit your rigging systems best? This article from Jimmy...

Published 2 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

When to Replace your Standing Rigging

The working lifespan of your rigging depends on a number of factors which need to be taken into consideration when deciding to replace these most critical pieces of equipment on...

Published 3 years ago
Updated 5 months ago
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