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When it comes to dinghy sailing, few pieces of equipment impact comfort, stability, and overall performance as directly as your hiking gear. Among the many options available, Sandiline’s sailing hikers have earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional quality and performance. Whether you're racing at the top of your fleet or simply looking for gear that will make long sessions on the water more enjoyable, Sandiline continues to be a go-to brand for sailors seeking reliability and innovation. Here are five reasons their hikers stand out as a premium choice: 1. Ergonomic Design That Maximises Comfort Hiking can put immense...

There's still time to get out and about and enjoy you time on the water, but as the colder season arrives, here's our top tips to protect your boat from the harsh weather, and ensure it’s ready to go when spring returns. 1. Give It a Thorough Clean Before you pack anything away, give your dinghy a proper wash: Rinse off all salt, sand, and grime with fresh water. Use a mild boat soap and soft brush to clean the hull, deck, and foils. Don’t forget to clean inside buoyancy tanks, self-bailers, and under fittings where dirt and salt can...

We're excited to be appointed a UK distributer of Sandline Hikers in the UK! The new partnership will allow sailing enthusiasts from across the UK quick access to Sandiline's products which include high-performance wetsuits, hikers, drysuits and accessories. With a shared passion for quality and customer service, the partnership aligns with our mission to help our growing consumer base get out on the water and have a good time. With a physical store located at the UK’s largest sailing club, the Hayling Island Sailing Club, the collaboration also marks a strategic move for the creation of innovative new products that...

  Reminiscing on warmer times? Have no fear! We have a great range of products to keep you enjoying your time on the water as we head into the colder months.  Remember: Base, Mid, Outer, Extremities BASE: The base layer is about keeping you warm. Think thermal layers, designed to withstand water. Our favourites include the Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece-top and leggings, and Sandiline Polartec top. These are plush fleece items with excellent water repellency, and an all over weather shield that will keep you comfortable and dry. MID: The middle layer is the neoprene layer. The neoprene you need will be influenced by the sport...

We are excited to announce we're merging with Suntouched Sailboats, specialists in sail covers and Finn sailing. Suntouched Sailboats has built a strong position across the UK and beyond, hosting a premier portfolio of brands including Sandiline,  Devoti and North. The new merger means that we can now extend our range of products to include these brands as well as masts, boat covers, trailers and more. Our director, Rory Ellis, says ‘I am so excited to be able to incorporate the products and services offered by Suntouched into our business and am looking forward to working with Rodney and Sue in...