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Persico and Future Fibres announce new high-tech Carbon mast venture

Future Fibres Founder Tom Hutchinson (left) and Marcello Persico, Persico Business Development Director. 
Photograph:  www.clairematches.com

Future Fibres has teamed up with leading mould specialist Persico Spa to design and build carbon masts for high-end customers.

Racing Line to supply traditional 'Guernseys'

'Guernsey’s' the garment can be traced back over 500 years.

LaserPerformance launch new GRP foils

Laser Rudder

LaserPerformance will now deliver their new GRP foils (centerboard and rudder) as standard equipment on their boats.

Burke release their E50 Bouyancy Aid

Burke E50 Bouyancy Aid

The New Burke One Design E50 Buoyancy Aid is ideal for the trapeze, hiking and general sailor.

Nexus Australia take over distribution of Nexus range

Dean Barker

Nexus Australia will be taking over the responsibility for the exclusive distribution of Nexus Instruments in the Australian market.

UltraLite Racing Liferaft Released in Australia

Ultralite racing liferaft

Save one third of the weight. The UltraLite liferaft is the latest release from UK company Ocean Safety.

Simrad has launched its BR24PC Software Development Kit (SDK)

Simrad BR24PC Software

The further development of this impressive technology for use on PC-based systems opens up the market to a wide spectrum of potential applications.

I can't stand the rain..... AY evaluate eights sets of offshore wet weather gear

A good set of wet weather gear is a must for every racing or cruising sailor, but with a set costing well over one thousand dollars, what represents good value? AY gear test eight sets of offshore wet weather gear to help you decide.

DSC VHF - it doesn't get any better than this!

Radio communications have made tremendous advances in the past few yearsand no where is this more evident than in DSC VHF radios, explains Frank Lanier.

The V-Lock universal mounting system, now available in Australia

Typically a yacht cockpit is not the roomiest place on the boat and any fittings need to be carefully considered before bolting on.