Dinghy

Our Dinghy department brings together everything you need to rig, sail, maintain, and enjoy your dinghy or small sports yacht.

You’ll find a comprehensive range of dinghy clothing — from Wetsuits and Drysuits to Spray Tops, Rash Vests, Hikers, and essential Buoyancy Aids.

On the boat, reliable hardware and fittings are critical for control and efficiency. We supply performance-focused Blocks, Cleats and Fairleads & Bushes. You can also find maintenance items such as Bungs & Bailers, Shackles, Drop Nose Pins and Anti-chafe Protection. These components help ensure smooth sail handling, efficient trimming, and long-term durability.

Our Rope and Rigging range includes dinghy-specific ropes, sheets, and control lines designed for low stretch, excellent handling and consistent performance. You’ll also find Splicing Tools and accessories to customise and maintain your rigging setup.

To support navigation and race performance, our collection also includes Compasses, Wind Indicators, Rig Tension Gauges, and Sailing Watches, helping sailors monitor conditions and optimise setup on the water.

Your clothing choice depends primarily on water temperature, weather, and activity level.

For colder conditions, a Drysuit paired with Thermal Base Layers offers the best protection, keeping you dry and warm even after capsizes. In milder weather, a Wetsuit combined with a Spray Top provides warmth while allowing flexibility and freedom of movement.

Essential additions include:

• A properly fitted Buoyancy Aid
• Dinghy Boots for grip and protection
• Sailing Gloves to prevent rope burn and improve handling
• Rash Vests or Thermals for layering and comfort

Choosing technical dinghy-specific clothing ensures comfort, safety, and improved performance on the water.

Safety in dinghy sailing starts with the right personal equipment and a properly prepared boat. At a minimum, every sailor should wear a well-fitted 50N Buoyancy Aid designed specifically for dinghy use. Buoyancy aids allow full freedom of movement for hiking, trapezing, and active sailing while still providing essential flotation after a capsize. Look for a secure fit, adjustable straps, reinforced panels and a cut that won’t restrict movement.

On the boat itself, make sure you have a reliable Bailing System. That could be a built‑in bailer, transom flaps, or a simple hand‑held bailer for quick water removal. Your Buoyancy Bags should be fully inflated, securely tied in, and checked regularly for leaks. They’re a key part of keeping the boat afloat after a capsize.

It’s also strongly recommended to carry a sharp Safety Knife that can be accessed easily. Just in case you need to cut a loaded rope in an emergency. A Whistle attached to your buoyancy aid provides a simple but effective signalling method if assistance is required.

A little routine care goes a long way. Rinse blocks, cleats, and metal fittings with fresh water after sailing, especially in saltwater.

Check for wear on Shackles, Pins and Toestraps - replace anything that’s starting to fatigue. Lubricate moving parts with a marine‑safe dry lubricant liike Sailkote. Inspect your Slot Gasket, Bung and Bailer regularly to avoid leaks.

Keeping hardware clean and functional helps your boat stay fast and reliable.