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Choosing the Right Sailing Block: A Guide to Performance, Efficiency, and Reliability
Every sailing block is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Lightweight swivel blocks excel on dinghies and control lines, fiddle blocks improve efficiency in complex purchase systems, while soft-attach racing blocks help competitive sailors reduce weight and maximise performance. Matching the right block to the right system will improve sail handling, reduce friction, and help you get the most from your boat, whether you're racing around the Solent, or enjoying a weekend cruise. In this guide, we take a closer look at five high-performance blocks and explain where each one excels, along with the types of boats and sailing...
Smart, simple and sustainable - introducing the RemigoOne Electric Outboard
Sandy Point Watersports is now a proud dealer for the RemigoOne, the world’s first fully integrated 1000 W electric outboard! Developed by sailors for sailors, the RemigoOne is lightweight, easy to use and energy efficient. Its rechargeable batteries don’t just help to keep hands and the sea clean from oil, but pack all the punch of a regular motor, with the equivalent power of a 3hp petrol outboard. Easily adjusted to long and short shaft running, it’s the only ‘one size fits all’ outboard on the market. Designed to power large tenders and small boats alike, it’s perfect...
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