Guides

We get the same conversation on the shop floor every autumn. Someone brings a sail in for a repair quote, we unroll it on the counter, and within about ten seconds it’s obvious the repair isn’t really the question. The sail may simply have reached the point where replacement makes more sense. It’s just that nobody told them. Sails don’t fail like a snapped shackle or a torn rope. They fade out of usefulness gradually, over a season or three, which is exactly why so many sailors keep racing on... Read More

Our guide at P&B will take you through the different kinds of sailing jackets, what you’ll need based on your activity, and the features you should look out for.

Ensure you reach top performance with sailing boots free from dirt and debris with help from our comprehensive cleaning guide at P&B.

Suppose you’re a watersports enthusiast looking for a new challenge or simply new to aquatic competitions and are after a place to start; why not take on the relatively new task of wing foiling? Wing foiling could be your next favourite hobby. Experience the exhilarating highs and adrenaline found in all other watersports while taking on a completely fresh test in the water.

Sailing is an activity that can really grab you. Once you’re in, it feels like your home is on the water rather than the land. Dinghy sailing can provide a rush of adrenaline that’s hard to match anywhere else, and even casual sailing can become a hobby you find yourself repeatedly going back to.