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Flying start with P&B

by David Barnett, Pinnell & Bax 9 Jul 2014 16:05 BST 9 July 2014
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Crewsaver Hiking Pads!
Phase2 Hiking Pads

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Startline Buoyancy Aid!
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Grip Gloves 205

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Gill Pro Top!
Pro Top

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Yacht Clothing Clearance!
Yacht Clothing Clearance

UP TO 50% OFF

P&B have slashed our prices on some of your favourite yachting clothing in our Yacht Clothing Clearance Sale.

WHILE STOCKS LAST!

Catalogue Sign Up!
Catalogue Request!

If you haven't had your 2014 Product Catalogue then send in your request via our website!

You can also request a catalogue via our Facebook page or even view our catalogue online.

Knot So Simple!
We're bringing back the forgotten art of knot tieing!
Each week we will be looking at a different knot and challenging you to grab some old rope and give it a go for yourselves.

This week's Knot is the:
Ashley's Stopper Knot

Find out how to do it HERE
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Flying 15 National Champions!
Flying Start To The Champs!
Following an excellent showing at Kiel Week in the 505's last week (see blog for more) P&B have backed this up with an emphatic victory at this years UKGlobal Flying Fifteen National Championships. In a strong fleet the pairing of Graham Vials and Chris Turner impressively sailed through to six bullets securing the title with a day to spare (see report). Not only did P&B sails power the winners but 6 of the top 10 places were all using P&B, this included P&B's very own Alan Bax who has been making some of the best sails (including these Flying 15 suits) on the circuit for over 40 years now.

Elsewhere, the Merlin Rocket class are battling it out for Salcombe Week and after three days of sailing P&B are right in the mix. P&B sails take up 3 of the top 6 places with P&B's Tom Stewart lying 2nd and Oli Wells in 3rd. As well as this P&B sails have attributed 4 race wins including 2 from Oli Turner who sits in 6th overall which makes it an exciting second half of the champs for P&B. See results!

All this is testament to all the development work P&B's sail loft have done over the years, working with some of the best sailors and using some of the best design and manufacturing techniques to produce high quality, fast, durable sails. With so many championships coming up why not check out our sails online or get in touch with our Sail Loft Manager on 01604 592808 to discuss all your sail options.

DON'T FORGET: It's the last chance to get 15% OFF Fireball and GP14 sails with the sale ending tomorrow!


 
Safety First!
Safety First!
Whether you're sailing in your local resevouir, cruising on your day boat or offshore racing, safety is paramount and at P&B we stock a wide range of safety equipment from life jackets through to flares. P&B's tried and tested products include the Crewsaver Ergo-Fit 190CS Life Jacket, Pains and Wessex Flares, ISO 100N Freedom Lifejacket, Telescopic Emergency Paddle, Iris 50 Hand Bearing Compass and the Gill Rescue Knife.


 
Kit Of The Week!
KIT of the WEEK!
Each week one of the P&B team will be looking into their kit bag and giving us an item that they simply wouldn't sail without!

No surprises for this weeks 'Kit of the Week' following an exceptional week at Parkstone SC for the UKGlobal Flying Fifteen National Championships. Developed by Alan Bax using all of his 40 years experience the P&B Flying 15 Spinnaker proved it's worth once again. Made from Superkote 75 and designed with a radial base to reduce distortion the P&B Flying 15 spinnaker is quick on both reach and run.

With the Flying 15 Europeans coming up why not mix it up at the front of the fleet with P&B's Flying 15 Sails!


Other Sailing News

P&B's Weekly Round Up!
With Oli away at Salcombe this week the blog has been postponed however if you want to get all the latest news including all the Salcombe Week updates then follow us on Facebook...
 
P&B Blog
P&B Zhik Race Team

This Weekend we're going to...

(12-13 Jul)

Andy Farmer: Notts County SC (Flying 15)
James Dawes: Redditch SC
Oli Wells: Weymouth SC (Scorpion)
Lawrence Creaser: Weymouth SC (Scorpion)
Ian Pinnell: Centre Nautique Crozon-Morgat (French 505 Nationals)
Ben McGrane: Paignton SC (B14 Nationals)

Members of the P&B team will be attending the above events and can deliver products direct to the venue. Just email us or call us on 01604 592808 if you need anything bringing along.
P&B Zhik Race Team

Next Weekend we're going to...

(19-20 Jul)

Andy Farmer: Notts County SC (Flying 15)
Miles Ushaw: Bowmoor SC (420)
Dave Wade: Hayling Island SC (Fireball)
Steve Graham: Penarth SC (Enterprise)
Ian Pinnell: Centre Nautique Crozon-Morgat (French 505 Nationals)

Members of the P&B team will be attending the above events and can deliver products direct to the venue. Just email us or call us on 01604 592808 if you need anything bringing along.

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