Rope making q&a

A regular review of your boat’s rigging will prevent expensive failures – and potentially be a lifesaver…

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From super-thin Japanese designs to budget-friendly options, these mainlines offer strength, finesse and control

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As long as the swim is snag-free, and the tackle is balanced, there’s no reason to join the heavy mob when you target chub and barbel...

Ascending a mast is often undertaken light-heartedly, but it’s a high-risk operation which, if it goes wrong, can result in serious injury, explains Andrew Simpson