Running Rigging Break Load Comparison Chart

Best Practice for Attaching Halyards to Sails

Correctly attaching your halyards is crucial for safe and efficient sail handling. A secure connection ensures reliable hoists and prevents costly equipment failure or sail damage aloft. Each sail type presents unique requirements based on load, movement and material. Below are the best attachment methods for: Headsails (Jib, Genoa, Staysail) Lightweight Downwind Sails (Spinnaker, Gennaker, … Continued

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Dyneema Rope – Cruising and Racing Comparison

Jimmy Green Marine offers a range of running rigging lines with a combination construction: Polyester cover combined with a Dyneema core. These split naturally into three different groups: Cruising Performance  ~  Racing Performance  ~  Extreme Performance Dyneema (High Modulus Polyethylene) Facts and Features: Dyneema is significantly more expensive than polyester. Dyneema is denoted and rated … Continued

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Best Practice for Attaching Sheets to Sail and Deck Hardware

Whether cruising coastal waters or preparing for offshore conditions, securely attaching your sheets is fundamental for both safety and performance. Below, we break down the most effective methods for attaching sheets to the most common sail types. Attachment to the: – Headsail clew (Jib, Genoa, Staysail) – Lightweight Sail Clew (Spinnaker, Gennaker, Cruising Chute, Parasail) … Continued

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Running Rigging Rope Fibres and Construction Explained

Jimmy Green Marine offer a comprehensive range of braided lines suitable for use as a halyard, sheet or control line, but which one will suit you best? Before you can order the diameter and the length, you need to narrow down the options based on Rope Fibre, i.e. what it is made of, and Rope … Continued

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