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Christmas Gadget Guide Day 1 - The Soak Halyard Clip

by Francesca Breeze 6 Dec 2012 17:31 GMT 6 December 2012

It's that time of year again when Towergate Insurance enlists the help of YachtsandYachting.com readers and forum members in order to put together the definitive Christmas Gadget Guide.

Over the next few weeks, we'll list the top 12 recommended gadgets – giving you time to source the items, drop hints to relatives and friends or spend the Xmas money that may well be coming your way.

Soak Halyard Clip 1. Soak Halyard Clip

This prevents your spinnaker from launching itself whilst sailing upwind and getting in the way during tacks and manoeuvres. The clip automatically releases during a spinnaker hoist (one less job to do) and keeps the halyard out of the way when not in use. Comprising high quality nylon with a UV inhibitor (attachment line included), it works with 5/32" (4mm) – 3/8" (9mm) halyards and is suitable for dinghies through to 40ft boats. Source online for around £15.

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