New Ronstan Watches in Stock!

We're proud to carry the newest sailing watches Ronstan has to offer.  These new additions come preprogramed with multiple start sequences with audible cues helping you to keep your eyes off your watch and outside of the boat.  They also come with Ronstan's unique synchronization feature that will keep you on track if you miss the 5 minute signal. Water resistant to 150 feet and incredibly durable, these are built for the water, but easily toggle between race mode and time mode making them perfect for everyday use.
Check them out here on our site:  https://www.velasailingsupply.com/Ronstan_Watches_s/2411.htm

Some of the works done on the field by Vela Sailing Supply: application of Spartite (polymer mast wedge) to the partners on an Islander 40 MS. Now the partners are completely waterproof, yet the plug is removable allowing for a solid base and secure mast.

Learn more about Spartite Mast Wedge Systems

After 4 days below the tropical sun of Cartagena, Colombia, we managed to have another rig back up on a nice Beneteau First 35s5.

"Oh La La" is a very well kept boat that had a turnbuckle failure in October 2012 and the mast snapped in two sections. The rigging was made out of Rod and we changed it to Dyform (Compacted strand wire) in order to make it simpler and more forgving for "on the field" installation. The owner decided to go ahead and repair the mast rather than buying a new one and we sent them a mast section with the help of Rig Rite who still manufactures this Isomat extrusion.

The boat is almost ready to go sailing, with a new set of rigging and deck hardware.

J/70 Parts and more...!!

The hottest One Design on the block: the J/70 has arrived to Vela Sailing Supply. Visit our dedicated page where you will find running rigging, accessories and upgrades to get your J/70 ready to hit the racecourse. Needing gear for you or your crew? Vela Sailing Supply offers you a complete line of sailing gear, foulies and much more.

It's that time of the year again: there are several opinions from vendors and manufacturers on what to wear when it comes to sailing in cold weather. Frostbiting is the ultimate test for gear and , unless you try every single suggestion from every manufacturers, it becomes a bit hard to pick up the right set of garments. Here is an article published by Sailing World magazine, than rather technical is more practical from first hand experience from sailors of four different dinghy fleets in the NE:

Bob Oatley’s five-time Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race line honours winner, Wild Oats XI,beat her 2005 record time this morning, in a gentle glide to the finish that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. She finished in one day, 18 hours, 23 minutes and 12 seconds, taking 16 minutes and 58 seconds off her old record.

Get the gear you need...and a present for a fellow sailor with Vela Sailing Supply and Magic Marine!