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Windy Weekends with P&B

by David Barnett, P&B 6 Aug 2014 17:00 BST 6 August 2014
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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:
Paldo Tackle

Find out how to do it HERE
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Windy Weekends!
What To Wear For A Windy Weekend!
With one eye on the forecast the weekend is set to be an eventful one, to coin a popular phrase it's 'blowing dogs off chains' so this week P&B are looking at some great products for those 'Windy Weekends'...

Spray Tops - protection from the wind and spray whilst being able to stay mobile around the boat is essential especially in breezy conditions! P&B have a selection of spray tops which fit the bill including the Gill Dinghy Top and the Gul Code Zero Spray Top.
Hikers - Centering your boats buoyancy by shifting your body weight can often lead to fast sailing but aching muscles. P&B's range of hikers including the Gul C/Z Pro D30 Thermal Hikepants offer all the support needed when hiking hard in the windy conditions.
Hiking Pads - for that extra bit of support and protection you can also try one of a number of hiking pads available at P&B. A number of different designs are available with the Crewsaver Phase2 Hiking Pads, with wrap around fit, proving to be a popular addition to the kitbag.
Gloves - to help get to grips with the wind P&B also offer a superb range of gloves which protect the hands and offer,importantly, excellent grip. A few pairs of Zhik Grip Gloves or the Gill Grip Gloves are a cost effective way of getting through those hard days sailing.
Dinghy Boots - on any day of sailing a steady base is important to the success of your sailing. Amongst the wide variety of dinghy boots available at P&B the Zhikgrip II Dinghy Boot stands up the best in the windier conditions. Designed to increase hiking performance with the durable rubber compound stud profile this boots provides excellent grip on your toe straps. A must have for the adrenalin junkie who wants to stay out for longer!


 
Hunker Down!
Hunker Down!
With whispers of Hurricane Bertha heading towards the UK bringing with it up to 73mph winds you might be tempted to leave the sailing down to the hardcore adrenalin fiends out there. Avoid the scenes of last years mini tornado which hit the south coast in spectacular fashion and get all the protection you may need with a P&B Boat Cover, P&B Mast Bag, Hook and Ratchet Straps and Gunwale Protectors.


 
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!

This weeks 'Kit of the Week' comes from resident Scorpion sailor, Boat Sales Manager and Blog writer Oli Wells. After some early season testing P&B have developed a new grip toe strap. Now with a Pro Grip underside Oli is able to lock in easily staying comfortable longer allowing him to hike for longer. Sporting the Sheffield Utd red the new straps will be on show at the Scorpion Nationals at Lyme SC.

If your interested in our newly developed toe straps then get in touch today on 01604 592808 and speak to one of our class experts!


Other Sailing News

P&B's Weekly Round Up!
With Oli back at the helm of the blog we look ahead to the weekends forecast as well as looking back at results from the Fireball Europeans and Enterprise Nationals. Read this weeks blog for more on this and the latest Streaker championship re-fit...
 
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P&B Zhik Race Team

This Weekend we're going to...

(9-10 Aug)

Andy Farmer: Notts County SC (Flying 15)
Tom Stewart: Looe SC (Merlin Rocket Nationals)
Dave Wade: Looe SC, Rock SC FREE DELIVERY TO BOTH EVENTS
Oli Wells: Teignmouth SC (Scorpion Nationals)
Lawrence Creaser: Hollowell SC (Laser)
Miles Ushaw: Bowmoor SC (420)
James Dawes: Redditch SC (Streaker)

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...

(16-17 Aug)

Andy Farmer: Notts County SC (Flying 15)
Dave Wade: Tenby SC (Fireball Nationals)
Lawrence Creaser: Hollowell SC (Laser)
Miles Ushaw: Bowmoor SC (Laser)

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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