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While setting the self-tacking jib rigging, we should be aware of the benefits it serves. Depending upon the boat, every rig setup has its own advantages. Such as, Less Demanding Self-tacking jib demands less sailing experience from sailors. Because it does not require a sailor to release and pull a new jib sheet every time they tack. Cleaner Cockpit Since it can work with one sheet, it allows the sailor to keep the cockpit clear from several tripping hazards. In this way, the cockpit stays cleaner for under sail. What more, it allows the movement of people around the cockpit without having to tack and thereby free up the winch.   Single-hand Use Self-tacking jib offers an overall relaxing experience for single-handed sailing. If you have a smaller non-overlapping headsail, your sail will experience lesser pressure. And hence the less wear and tear. This feature extends the life of a sail. We at R&W Rope provide you the best self-tacking rigging solutions. We also offer belay devi

Jumping rope or rope skipping is a fantastic way to tone and condition your body. It is an anaerobic exercise. Also, it is a high-impact exercise that should be done with proper shoes. The great thing about jump or skip rope is that it can be done solo. You can do it almost everywhere. Even if you do this exercise for 5 minutes or so, you can feel this exercise from your head down to your feet. You can do a variation of jumping on both legs. Then, alternate it with jumps on each leg. I like to simulate like I am skiing when I am skipping on the rope . It prepares your legs for the rigors of skiing. You can also go very fast for 20 seconds and then slow down for 10 seconds. This is interval training on the jump rope. There are many variations and types of jump ropes available . I enjoy the leather skip rope because you can go faster and it has a rhythm when you skip on it. It is like driving an automatic car. Once you get started it is straightforward. You can go longer on the leather r

A wide variety of mooring lines (also known as mooring cables and mooring pendants) with different sizes, tensile strength, and flexibility are available in the market. But not every mooring line is compatible with all types of vessels, ships, or boats. They are different from each other in strength, features, and flexibility.  Now the question for you is: are your mooring lines compatible with your vessel? Can they absorb the weight of your vessel and hold it for a long time with wind factor? You need to find the answer.  It would be best if you bought and used a mooring pendant that is entirely compatible with your vessel. Here are a few things that you should keep in mind to ensure the compatibility of your mooring lines before you buy them. Check them out below! Type of Vessel - Which type of vessel do you have? How much it weighs, and how long is it in length? You first need to find the answer to these questions. Once you have accurate information related to your vessel, it will