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Ship Shop
from Ahoy! January 2023
by Koko Mueller
Zhik Elite Gloves
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For high performance sailing, the Elite Gloves, made from Amara® fabrics with PU paneling, provides unrivalled levels of abrasion resistance. The unique gecko style silicon palm provides exceptional grip for maneuverability in the wet, and moulded impact protection protects your knuckles. It’s the ultimate high-performance glove for yachting and dingy sailing.
$390
Harken 75mm Spriddle Swivel Block
Black Magic Air blocks are a top favorite of Big Boat performance racers and cruisers. These lightweight, free-running, powerful performers are used for sail controls that see lots of action: mainsheet, runner, halyard, and spinnaker systems. A center cage keeps Torlon® roller bearings separated and parallel to reduce friction. Shackle blocks lock in two directions or swivel to keep line from twisting. Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers L.L.C.
$6,900
BH Navigation Portland Course Plotter Kit
Used worldwide by practical and shore based instructors, Bright blue directional arrow prevents accidental reciprocal bearings, Edges are graduated for tide and boat speed, Base has a fixed grid so it is easy to plot latitude from your GPS system, 7" Solid Brass Single Handed Divider as a Kit.
$365
ACR RapidDitch Express Bag
Be prepared for the unexpected with the RapidDitch Express Bag. This compact survival bag features pockets, tethers, and loops to conveniently organize and store all your essential safety gear in one practical place.
Made of waterresistant, reflective material, this bag is built to withstand the elements and make it easier for search and rescue teams to spot you during times of trouble. Plus, with its buoyant design, the RapidDitch Express will float with up to 15 pounds of gear, should it end up in the water.
The bag’s innovative shoulder strap unhooks and easily transforms into two 4-foot safety harnesses that can be clipped to your life jacket and used to keep everyone connected while in the water.
$830
Echomax EM230I Midi Inflatable Radar Reflector
DuPont metallized, lacquered and spunbonded fabric array with PVC case. Folds down neatly to pocket size and is an ideal addition to the grab bag for emergency use. Can be mounted from halyards or with optional three piece glass fibre rod kit. Also suitable for dinghy or liferaft use.
$1,990
Spray Down Vest constructed in lightweight nylon stretch fabric. The nylon is PFC Free DWR treated which makes the vest water and wind resistant. Insulated with 90/10 Blue sign and RDS certificated down. Fill power: 800. Waist pockets and inner pocket with zip. Sail Racing print logo at chest and bloc logo at the back yoke. With Track My Down, you can see exactly what makes the down inside your garment unique – from verified fill powers that exceed what is claimed to cleanliness and content analysis.
$1,590
A dynamic and innovative smock for racing day and night all year round. Ergonomic and comfortable with the guaranteed protection of 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro fabric and a new mid-height collar that can be worn down for maximum racing awareness or zipped up for warmth and additional water protection
$4,990
Spinlock Deckvest 6D offshore Lifejacket 170N with 3 Clip performance safety line
The Spinlock Deckvest 6D is a feature rich and brilliantly compact premium life jacket.
Spinlock excel themselves with the latest in premium lifejackets. Evolved from the Deckvest 5D, the latest offering has exceeded the specifications of it’s predecessor and taken comfort and performance to new heights. Every detail has been perfected on the Deckvest 6D. The fittings and fixtures are now entirely metal-free and the updated buckle system is faster and easier to use, the 6D says farewell to incremental sizing and introduces a one-size-fits-all model that’s fully adjustable to that claim. With four colours available the Spinlock Deckvest 6D features a refreshing modern design, whilst keeping the Spinlock reputation of featurerich, safety-first lifejackets that promise – and deliver – all day comfort, With Performance lightweight safety lines with custom clip. Up to 50% lighter and more compact than conventional safety lines.
$2,690
Magic Marine Smart Harness
The Magic Marine Smart Harness is a great minimal trapeze harness for everyone from beginners and casual sailors, to athletes who want a light harness that does not impede movement. The Smart harness is very comfortable and has an adjustable back support, pre-shaped shoulder straps, and leg straps that feature neoprene padding. Top it all off with a quick-release hook for added safety and peace of mind.