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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...