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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Feb 1, 20244 min read
From Sailor to Wild Swimmer
As any sailor knows, you’re meant to spend your time trying not to go for a swim! It all changed for me on a family trip to the Frinton...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Jan 8, 20242 min read
New Year, New Office
A very happy 2024 to you all. We are excited to have moved into our new office, where we are able to grow the business. Last year, we...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Zhik jackets… the most secure place to keep your passport!
My name’s Jenny and I have recently joined the team with Tristan at East Coast Kit. My husband introduced us who works for Kingfisher...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
May 30, 20232 min read
Offshore Cruising interview: Team Aroura
East Coast Kit for me has always been about a love of sailing. The conversations we have weekly about all kinds of sailing are...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Jan 23, 20232 min read
To Splice or not to Splice
Splicing is an art in sailing that has developed over centuries. Often seen on new production boats where modern rope construction has...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Sustainable sustainability
When one looks at the definition of the word sustainability I found the following, “the ability to be maintained at a certain level or...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Oct 11, 20222 min read
Winter Sail Maintenance
I normally feel somewhat reticent to talk about winter boat maintenance. Often following what feels like a short summer it comes round...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Introduction to sailcloth:
One of the most discussed variables we work with at East Coast Kit is, which cloth to use to build a sail? Elvstrom have over 300 fabric...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Jul 6, 20223 min read
Buying a new sail – how it works
Many people reading this may be familiar with the process of ordering new sails but to some it can be an exciting and sightly daunting...
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Tristan Walker-Hutt
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Team Gear – a collaborative journey
Experience At East Coast Kit we have worn gear by all the major sailing brands for over 20 years. We have also worked in partnership over...
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