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New custom flotation for INEOS
Spinlock launch the latest development of their custom SPINLOCK AC PRO protection jackets.
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Pilots product of choice the DURO+ 275N
For Maritime Pilots, the Pilot boat is their nearest point of rescue if the worst happens. Having a lifejacket fitted with an AIS locator beacon means the vessel can get a live position of the Pilot in the wheelhouse as well as from crew visual on deck, gaining vital time during a search and recovery situation.
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How to rig tune your RS
Rig tuning can be a sensitive subject around the dinghy park. With conflicting ideas, methodologies and practices leading to a wealth of invaluable and not so valuable advice at the fingertips of season regulars and those new to a class.
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RACE 6 | THE CLIPPER RACE FROM SPINLOCK AMBASSADOR TIMOTHY MORGAN
They say everything is a matter of perspective. To change a perspective though, it seems you must sometimes pass all your known barriers, limits and breaking points.
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RACE 7 | THE CLIPPER RACE FROM SPINLOCK AMBASSADOR TIMOTHY MORGAN
After a diversion to Subic Bay in the Philippines due to the Coronavirus outbreak across much of Asia. It was announced that Race 7 would be Race Director Mark's magical mystery tour in a circuit and return to Subic Bay.
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Spinlock kit the sailors out for battle
It has been just over 5 months since INEOS TEAM UK launched their first race AC75 boat, Britannia, a radial monohull that foils on wings. One of the most technical boats ever built, it needs to reach take-off speed as quickly as possible – across a range of wind speeds and angles – and pass through the air with the minimum of resistance
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RACE 3 | THE CLIPPER RACE FROM SPINLOCK AMBASSADOR TIMOTHY MORGAN
I was massively apprehensive going into Leg 2. When talking to new crew on Zhuhai over a pint in Punta del Este they couldn’t understand why after sailing across both Atlantics that I would consider this short hop back over the South Atlantic anything other than a walk in the park.
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XTX winner of 2020 Pittman Innovation Award
Spinlock XTX Soft Grip Clutch wins a SAIL Magazine 2020 Pittman Innovation Awards
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The latest from the Clipper Race from our ambassador Xi Yuan.
Read the latest thoughts from the Clipper Race from our blogger and Spinlock ambassador on-board Visit Sanya, China’s Xi Yuan.
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Spinlock kit INEOS TEAM UK out for battle
There is no ‘off the shelf’ aero body armour, it needs to be custom made and incorporate a range of factors - and for INEOS TEAM UK there was only one supplier to work with, Spinlock.
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Behind the scenes at Spinlock with the Clipper Race
The Clipper Race came behind the scenes with us, the Official Lifejacket Supplier, to take a look at what goes into producing the Deckvest VITO lifejackets which will be worn on the Clipper 2019-20 Race.
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Spinlock’s success warrants new larger Cowes head office
Spinlock has purchased Cowes police station, almost doubling the size of the award-winning company’s head office on the Isle of Wight.
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Development of the Harness Release System HRS™
Myles Uren Product Manager at Spinlock discusses their development of the harness release system and why you may or may not be considering it.
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Predatortour fishing champions!
An incredible performance in Sweden from Spinlock ambassador Timo Rosche and team-mate Fredrik Harbort.
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Important pre-season lifejacket advice
Joined our Through Life Support Programme? If you signed up for emails you may have received our pre-season advice, if not read our document on how to perform these simple checks at home to make sure your lifejackets are ready to use for the season ahead.
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Spinlock joins plastic waste commitment
Spinlock has signed up to a global commitment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution at source.
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Spinlock are very pleased to announce a new commercial partnership with Route du Rhum
Spinlock are very pleased to announce a new commercial partnership with Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe owners and organisers OC Sport Pen Duick.
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Spinlock launch new Deckvest VITO lifejacket harness
After 45,000 miles of testing in the world's toughest ocean race, Spinlock have launched a new lifejacket with incredible features.
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The Angling Trust
The Angling Trust has announced a new partnership that will see Spinlock become the Official Lifejacket supplier to Team England’s Lure fishing squad, this covers two World Championships.
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Baltic Sea Fishing
The team at smaabaadsnyt.dk in Denmark have been wearing a variety of Spinlock lifejackets on their fishing adventures and proudly waving the flag for the importance of personal safety.
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Lifejacket servicing in Auckland for the Volvo Ocean Race
Myles and Luke from Spinlock HQ joined the Volvo Boatyard for the week, completing a full service of the 7 teams Deckvest Lifejackets, Safety Lines and Beacon Packs.
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Foiling in the Aero Pro PFD
RYA filmed an introduction to their new foiling courses wearing the Spinlock Aero Pro 50N flotation vest
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Important Safety Bulletin from MAIB
The British Marine Accident Investigation Bureau (MAIB) have just posted a Safety Bulletin regarding jack stay and clipping systems
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Volvo Ocean Race: Cape Town Stopover
Spinlock have joined the Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town
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Spinlock’s race to the start of the Volvo Ocean Race
For the crews and teams of the 17/18 Volvo Ocean Race, the journey starts today!
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