Tapered Opti Mainsheet  Robeline's tapered lines feature outstanding properties such as excellent abrasion resistance, extra low stretch, and the use of top-quality polyester.  A specialized line, the Opti (Optimist) mainsheet is double tapered (thinner at the ends, thicker in the center) which provides a better grip.  The smaller line diameter at the ends reduces friction in blocks and sheaves. Constructed of a mix of Dyneema® with a PA/PES (polyamide/polyester) yarn for high loads, low stretch, improved elongation and excellent grip. This sheet is not symmetrical, one taper is longer than the other. The long taper runs through the blocks on the boom, the shorter taper runs through the cockpit sole blocks. Compatible With: Optimist sailboat rigging Features:   Reduced weight Better handling Technical Specifications: Color - Blue/ Silver Total Length - 23' (7M) Number of Sections - three (3)  Section Diameters - .24"/.35"/.24"  (6/9/6 mm) Section Lengths -  4.9'/8.2'/9.8'  (1.5/ 2.5/3 M) *Sold as an Individual WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including FORMALDEHYDE (GAS) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SpinSheet, the Annapolis, Md.-based sailing magazine, has launched an online gallery of downloadable photos of Chesapeake Bay sailing events on its Web site at www.spinsheet.com.   The first step in the print magazine's Web site modernization, the gallery features photos of the National Offshore One-Design Regatta April 25-27 and the USODA Opti Team Trials from May 1-4 and will soon display racing scenes from the National Hospice Cup Championships, which took place May 9-11.   Although current images highlight Annapolis-based regattas, SpinSheet intends to incorporate photos from major regatta and non-racing events all over the Bay as the season progresses.   “Every month, SpinSheet readers request copies of photos we've printed in the magazine,” said editor Molly Winans in a statement. “They have no idea how many more great shots we have of them and their boats on file. This is our chance to share hundreds of updated photos with active Bay sailors and their families every week of the season.”   SpinSheet's Photo Gallery went live a week after the April launch of its 24-page new sailor program, Start Sailing Now, which is designed to help would-be sailors become active Bay sailors this season (www.startsailingnow.com).

Manta/Odyssey Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit - 2:1 Upgrade or replace your current Mainsheet line hardware with the Barton class-approved Manta/Odyssey Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit. Creates a 2:1 mechanical advantage on the mainsheet line. Complete with all hardware and instructions. *Mainsheet line sold separately.  Compatible With: Manta Land Sailing vessel Odyssey Land Sailing vessel In the Box: 1 x Ratchet Block (90500) 2 x 45mm Single swivel block (N03130) 1 x 45mm Single swivel with Becket (N03131) 1 x Stand up Spring *Sold as a Kit

Barton Manta/Odyssey 2 Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit - 3:1 Upgrade or replace your current Mainsheet line hardware with the Barton class-approved Manta/Odyssey 2 Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit. Creates a 3:1 mechanical advantage on the mainsheet line. Complete with all hardware and instructions. *Mainsheet line sold separately.  Compatible With: Manta 2 Land Sailing vessel Odyssey 2 Land Sailing vessel In the Box: 1 x Ratchet Block (90500) 3 x 45mm Single swivel block (N03130) 1 x 45mm Single swivel with Becket (N03131) 1 x Stand up Spring *Sold as a Kit 

Blokart Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit Upgrade or replace your current Mainsheet line hardware with the Barton class-approved Blokart Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit. Creates a user-friendly mechanical advantage on the mainsheet line. Complete with all hardware and instructions. *Mainsheet line sold separately.  Compatible With:  Blokart Land Sailing vessel In the Box: 1 x Ratchet Block (90500) 1 x 30mm Single swivel block (N01130) 1 x Stand up Spring 2 x Rope Stopper Black (6mm & 8mm) *Sold as a Kit

Robline In the 1990's, TEUFELBERGER acquired FSE, the German yachting brand, and the yachting line segment of Roblon, the Danish rope manufacturer. But even before that, TEUFELBERGER had already been manufacturing synthetic ropes for several decades. This bundled competence brought forth the FSE Robline brand and has now been given an appealing look in the form of Robline.

Jan 16, 2008 By US SAILING press release   Lightning World Champion Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) and Princess Sofia Trophy Yngling Champion Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) today were named, respectively, US SAILING's 2007 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.  A shortlist of 10 male and nine female sailors - determined from nominations by the membership of US SAILING - were evaluated by a panel of sailing journalists who selected these two sailors for the noteworthy distinction.    Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards recognize the outstanding on-the-water competitive achievement of an individual man and woman in the calendar year just concluded. The winners will be honored and presented with specially engraved Rolex timepieces during a luncheon on February 29, 2008, at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan.   Rolex Yachtsman of the Year - When Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) received his first nomination for the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award in 2005, it was the result of crewing aboard winning boats at the Etchells World Championship and the J/24 Midwinters, combined with a string of four top-five finishes in the Lightning class.  Fast forward two years to find the 45-year-old Linton now semi-retired, having sold his partnership interest in Masthead Enterprises, and in the helmsman's position, dominating the Lightning class, for which he has been crowned the 2007 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.   "This was a remarkable year," said Linton.  "Everything fell into place.  We've become more consistent as a team, and because work was secondary there was more time to fix the boat and more time to practice.  Winning the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award is one of those things you dream about.  You get a few wins, and you think 'maybe I could get my name on that [trophy].'  It's the pinnacle, and after 38 years of sailing, I've finally done it."   Linton won the 2007 Lightning World Championship in Athens, Greece, in a fleet of 48 with 11 nations represented, but he noted that the hardest event to win in 2007 was the Lightning Winter Championship, which has no restrictions on the number of entries.  At that 71-boat event, contested in St. Petersburg, Fla., he edged out numerous notable sailors to win by just one point.  His success in the class also included: the South American Championship held in Bogota, Columbia, where first-place finishes in three races ultimately gave him a 14-point win over the 20-boat field; the title win at the Florida District Championship; a second-place finish at the Lightning Deep South Regatta in Savannah, Ga.; and second overall in the Lightning Southern Circuit out of 42 boats.   Linton also earned additional praise from the selection committee for performance in two other competitive one-design classes: he won the Flying Scot North American Championship and the Classic Moth National Championship.   "The Flying Scot class is similar in many respects to the Lightning," Linton explained.  "Both have a large membership base in the U.S.A. and professional sailors are active in both classes.  The Moth, which was well-known in the 1930s and '40s and built in basements, is still a build-your-own boat. My current boat is four years old and undefeated.  If someone beats her, I'll have to build a new one." Linton moved to Florida as an infant and grew up sailing with his father, a marine biologist, and his brother, John, on the family's Morgan 24.  He first tasted success in one-design racing as a teenager on a windsurfer; and while he went to Eckerd College on a soccer scholarship, he ultimately ended up in the collegiate sailing program.  His wife, Amy Smith Linton, is his regular crew in the Lightning and Flying Scot, making her a world champion as well.  "A lot of time spouses don't work together [in the boat].  I don't know the secret; we just try to have fun."   Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year - Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) has reclaimed her position as the top woman racer in the U.S.A. upon being named the 2007 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year.  First recognized with the honor in 2005, Barkow was nominated to the shortlist for the sixth consecutive year and now joins a select group of women who have received the accolade more than once.    "This is exciting and unexpected! I was shocked when I got the call," said Barkow, who is training in Florida until the end of February with her Yngling teammates Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, N.Y.) and Carrie Howe (Grosse Pointe, Mich.).  "The other nominated sailors are extremely distinguished and accomplished, all very deserving of this great honor."   Like the football star who cannot win the Heisman Trophy without his team, Barkow acknowledged she would not be receiving this award for the second time without the support of the talented team on which she relies.  "I have not sailed a single-handed boat since 2002 and I believe that teamwork is our biggest asset on the water.  Debbie has sailed with me in every event this past year, not to mention the preceding five years. Carrie has also been racing with me for the past five years, only missing a few events this year, and Annie Lush (GBR) has raced every match race event and all three of our successful Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships.  Beyond these three, there have been numerous fantastic crew who all deserve a piece of this award. Our sport involves a great deal of teamwork, and it is the entire team that makes success happen. This award is for my entire team!"   Although Barkow's primary focus has been helming her Yngling with a goal of representing the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China, her performance in other classes, whether fleet or match racing, were what set her apart in 2007.  Barkow started the year with her third consecutive win of the Rolex Miami OCR in the Yngling class.  On task in the Yngling, she finished second at the North American Championship in Miami, won the Princess Sofia Trophy in Spain and collected silver at both Semaine Olympique Française in France and the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Portugal.   Barkow's turn on the match racing circuit was highlighted by wins at the Boat U.S. Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, Md., and the Vitória Brasil Women's Cup in Brazil.  Flying straight from Brazil to Houston, Texas, Barkow took the helm of a J/22 to close the year as she had started it -- collecting another championship title for the third consecutive time.  She won US SAILING's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (IWKC) without having to sail the final race of the series after topping a field that included past winner and fellow Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year ('95, '01) Cory Sertl (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) who will represent the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Laser Radial event.  Only one other woman has won the Rolex IWKC multiple times:  Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I.) has won not only the regatta but also the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award a record-setting five times.  The 27-year-old Barkow grew up in a sailing family and started receiving national recognition as two-time ICSA (Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association) All-American (2001 and 2002) while studying Psychology at Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.).  Since graduating from ODU, her single-minded focus has been her goal of competing at the Olympics in the Yngling class.  The linchpin to that quest will be the Yngling World Championship in February which will be the final event in a series that will determine if Barkow's team represents the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.    For additional information on the awards please visit www.ussailing.org/awards/rolex.  

US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing, released a book, “Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing.”   Written by the country's leading professional sailing instructors, the book helps beginning sailors gain confidence by using easy-to-understand text and graphics.   The book starts with a tour of a typical small sailboat, and explains the concepts of how sails harness the wind to move a boat through the water. The next step puts the sailor on board the boat and describes how to steer and adjust the sails to go in the right direction. The book wraps up with seamanship skills that make sailing safer and easier.   The foreword is written by renowned sailing commentator, historian and expert sailor Gary Jobson.   "For the first time aspirant sailing might seem intimidating, but thanks to Learn Sailing Right!, one can quickly understand the concepts thanks to simple diagrams and clear descriptions," Jobson writes. "This book gets right to the basics and serves as a practical guide and handy reference for the entire crew.”   The 64-page “Learn Sailing Right!” is now available online through the US Sailing store at http://store.ussailing.org. The cost of the book is $17.95 ($12.50 for US Sailing members).

You've put 36,000 steps on your Fit Bit® perusing various vessels at the boat shows. Now, you've found THE ONE. It's her — the watercraft of your dreams. You've figured out where she will be moored. The storage facility is lined up. The champagne to christen your ship is on ice. One minor detail. How will you pay for your dream boat? If the sticker price of the soon-to-be yours vessel seems way beyond your reach, consider using OPM – Other People's Money.   BOAT LOANS   Before you sign on the dotted line for your boat or your loan, consider what you can afford. If paying back small chunks at a time is going to make you boat poor, where you can't afford gas to get to the harbor, don't do it. A boat loan calculator will help you organize and factor in the loan amount, purchase rate, and repayment frequency. The three key areas analyzed for a boat loan are the loan terms, your income, and your expenses. There are many boat loan calculators available online. https://www.finder.com.au/boat-loan-calculator.   Your Dollars Go Here   The three financial factors to consider when going for a loan are boat purchase, startup costs, and recurring costs. The purchase price is self-explanatory. Startup costs involve all the add-ons and essentials to get you on the water: lines, anchor,safety equipment and classes, boat lift if needed. As a side note, don't go for the cheap on safety equipment. A throw cushion with a handle is never a good substitute for a sturdy life jacket. It can make the difference, literally, between sink or swim. Recurring costs: insurance, fuel, repairs, mooring fees, storage. Something to think about. Don't let any of your guests pay for your fuel. In some insurance policies, a guest paying for your fill up at the gas dock translates into your boat becoming a commercial vessel. You are not a commercial vessel. Your guest has now paid to be on the boat. A better option is to have your boating buddies bring the beverages, snacks, and sandwiches aboard for the day.   PARTNERSHIPS   Owning a boat with someone else can be very similar to a marriage. You have to have positive elements of trust, kinship, and understanding. The most successful partnerships put everything in writing, such as the financing, shares of the boat, and schedules. Agreement between partners is needed when additional equipment and repairs are required. Some skippers require that each partner remove all their gear before the other partner sets sail. Other entities, as partners, always sail together. My husband and I have owned boats through partnerships and been sole boat owners. While we have had good partners with co-owners, the best scenario is owning a boat of your own.   TIMESHARING A BOAT   Boats can be time-shared, similar to vacation rental club time-shares. By timesharing a boat, the costs are divided between the part-time owner/members. The biggest advantages of a time-share club are no maintenance on your part, and there is a small fleet of boats for you to choose from. The Freedom Boat Club is a national franchisee boat time-share organization in the US. The Freedom organization also offers memberships for skippers who want to sail, without the boat ownership option.   Show Me the Money   Owning a boat is an expensive proposition. But, the enjoyment of the wind in your hair, and sailing for destinations unknown is worth every penny. Like owning a home and a car, insurance is a must, as are quality navigation and safety equipment. The Quest for Fun on the Water Being smart about your boat expenses and financing will get you to your end goal of enjoying your days on the high seas. The answer to the question about you being able to afford it? Yes, you can. Fair winds, smooth sailing.   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please contact CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/.   _________________________________________________________________________________________   Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com   ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com

Series 40 Orbit Single Rotating Snatch Block with Becket & Lashing Option The Series 40 ball-bearing Orbit Blocks™ provides the perfect balance of strength, performance, and reliability. They offer class-leading dynamic and static load ratings, the highest available in this size of performance blocks. Lightweight and strong toughened glass fiber reinforced nylon cheeks replace stainless steel straps used in traditional utility blocks - the perfect balance of performance and reliability. As well as traditional single swivel blocks, the range includes single and double sheave lashing or soft attachment options through to multiple sheave blocks including those with quad and quin sheaves. The content is highly versatile allowing a multitude of possible systems right up to a 12:1 purchase mainsheet system for off-the-beach performance catamarans. Series 40 Orbit Blocks™ are fitted with our carbon-reinforced C-Cleat™ for secure rope holding with low entry and exit efforts, and fairleads for fast action from any angle. Cleat arms are made from stainless steel and adjustable for setting your preferred cleating angle. Ball Bearing versions incorporate our 2-stage bearing system using ball bearings to minimize friction and a secondary full-contact bearing to maintain low friction across the full working load range. High Load versions are designed specifically for any application where high dynamic or static loads are expected. They feature a high-strength grade 2205 stainless steel sheave & hub together with a triple bearing race to maintain low friction at very high loads. Features: Class-leading dynamic and static load ratings Lightweight, yet strong. Toughened, glass fiber reinforced nylon replaces stainless steel straps used in our traditional utility blocks Low friction 2-stage ball bearing system for efficient and effortless trimming Soft attachment, lashing and traditional swivel shackle head options Low profile and compact High performance cleating Can be opened and used as a snatch block Integrated becket Applications: Mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, off-the-beach catamarans and sportsboats to 8m (26ft) Halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 9m (30ft) Control line applications on larger yachts Specifications: Sheave Ø: 1-9/16 in. Max. Rope Ø: 3/8 in. M.W.L.: 880 lb. B. L.: 1760 lb. Weight: 1.7 oz.

Series 40 Orbit Single Rotating Snatch Block HHL with Becket & Lashing Option The Series 40 ball-bearing Orbit Blocks™ provides the perfect balance of strength, performance, and reliability. They offer class-leading dynamic and static load ratings, the highest available in this size of performance blocks. Lightweight and strong toughened glass fiber reinforced nylon cheeks replace stainless steel straps used in traditional utility blocks - the perfect balance of performance and reliability. As well as traditional single swivel blocks, the range includes single and double sheave lashing or soft attachment options through to multiple sheave blocks including those with quad and quin sheaves. The content is highly versatile allowing a multitude of possible systems right up to a 12:1 purchase mainsheet system for off-the-beach performance catamarans. Series 40 Orbit Blocks™ are fitted with our carbon-reinforced C-Cleat™ for secure rope holding with low entry and exit efforts, and fairleads for fast action from any angle. Cleat arms are made from stainless steel and adjustable for setting your preferred cleating angle. Ball Bearing versions incorporate our 2-stage bearing system using ball bearings to minimize friction and a secondary full-contact bearing to maintain low friction across the full working load range. High Load versions are designed specifically for any application where high dynamic or static loads are expected. They feature a high-strength grade 2205 stainless steel sheave & hub together with a triple bearing race to maintain low friction at very high loads. Features: Class-leading dynamic and static load ratings Lightweight, yet strong. Toughened, glass fiber reinforced nylon replaces stainless steel straps used in our traditional utility blocks Low friction 2-stage ball bearing system for efficient and effortless trimming Soft attachment, lashing and traditional swivel shackle head options Low profile and compact High performance cleating Applications: Mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, off-the-beach catamarans and sportsboats to 8m (26ft) Halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 9m (30ft) Control line applications on larger yachts Specifications: Sheave Ø: 1-9/16 in. Max. Rope Ø: 3/8 in. M.W.L.: 2200 lb. B. L.: 6610 lb. Weight: 3.4 oz.

Series 40 Orbit BB Double Block with Becket & Lashing Option The Series 40 ball-bearing Orbit Blocks™ provides the perfect balance of strength, performance, and reliability. They offer class-leading dynamic and static load ratings, the highest available in this size of performance blocks. Lightweight and strong toughened glass fiber reinforced nylon cheeks replace stainless steel straps used in traditional utility blocks - the perfect balance of performance and reliability. As well as traditional single swivel blocks, the range includes single and double sheave lashing or soft attachment options through to multiple sheave blocks including those with quad and quin sheaves. The range is highly versatile allowing a multitude of possible systems right up to a 12:1 purchase mainsheet system for off-the-beach performance catamarans. Series 40 Orbit Blocks™ are fitted with our carbon-reinforced C-Cleat™ for secure rope holding with low entry and exit efforts, and fairleads for fast action from any angle. Cleat arms are made from stainless steel and adjustable for setting your preferred cleating angle. Ball Bearing versions incorporate our 2-stage bearing system using ball bearings to minimize friction and a secondary full-contact bearing to maintain low friction across the full working load range. High Load versions are designed specifically for any application where high dynamic or static loads are expected. They feature a high-strength grade 2205 stainless steel sheave & hub together with a triple bearing race to maintain low friction at very high loads. Features: Class-leading dynamic and static load ratings Lightweight, yet strong. Toughened, glass fiber reinforced nylon replaces stainless steel straps used in our traditional utility blocks Low friction 2-stage ball bearing system for efficient and effortless trimming Soft attachment, lashing and traditional swivel shackle head options Low profile and compact High performance cleating Applications Mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, off-the-beach catamarans and sportsboats to 8m (26ft) Halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 9m (30ft) Control line applications on larger yachts Specifications: Sheave Ø: 1-9/16 in. Max. Rope Ø: 3/8 in. M.W.L.: 1320 lb. B. L.: 2650 lb. Weight: 3.0 oz.

ClearStart™ 40mm Sailing Watch- Red Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling The most popular sailing watch in the world just got better. Ronstan's Clear Start™ race timer and watches are completely updated with bold styling and true sailing functionality. Besides the fresh look they feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world's top sailors, Clear Start™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you're looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is Clear Start™. Large Quick View Displays The entire Clear Start™ range features oversized digit displays for easy viewing. The compact 40mm Sailing Watch has impressive 10mm (3/8”) digits.  Race Sequence Resynchronisation All racing sailors know how hard it can be to get the watch going at the exact second the start sequence is commenced. With the handy SYNC function, you can quickly resynchronise the Clear Start™ to the official race time. A simple press of a button allows you to drop down to the next minute, allowing you to get your starting sequence back in perfect SYNC at the next opportunity. Pre-programmed Race Sequence Sounds The intuitive Clear Start™ sound signals let you know exactly where you are in the start sequence without looking at the display. Pre-programmed with World Sailing 5-4-1-0 and match racing start sequences, it can also be programmed for other countdown sequences by the user. Sound signals can be turned off if desired. End of Sequence - Countdown or Count Up Depending on the user's preference, the watch can be set up to auto repeat the countdown at the end of the sequence for general recall restarts, or to start counting up to track elapsed time. Multi-Line Display with Real Time No need to switch between countdown and time modes because the actual time is displayed below the countdown time on the multi-line ClearStart™ display. Daily Life Functionality From waking up for work to working out, the Clear Start™ range is also great for everyday activities. Standard modes include 12 or 24 hour time format, date in day/month or month/day format, daily alarm and chronograph (stop watch). Luminescent Backlight Bright, full-face electroluminescent backlighting is easy to read at night and can be turned on temporarily for a quick view. Water and Shock Resistant Designed to survive the rigors of competitive sailing, ClearStart™ watches and timers are water resistant rated at 5ATM and highly shock resistant. Watch housings are moulded in rugged fiber reinforced resin, with a resilient and super-comfortable silicon band.  Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set.  SYNChronisation function – resynchronise if you start the countdown late.  Multi-line display – start sequence + time.  Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals.  Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time).  Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling.  Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft) Features: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format.  Month/day or day/month format.  Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day.  Luminescent backlight.  Battery saving mode – light can be turned off.  Shock resistant Specifications: Durable, ultra-clear mineral crystal lens.  Comfortable and secure silicon band.  Reinforced polycarbonate case.  40mm (1 9/16”) diameter face.  Oversized 10mm (3/8”) digit display.  Textured easy-find buttons.  Stainless steel buckle with silicon band retainer.  Stainless steel back.  Weight 50g (1.8oz) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

ClearStart™ 40mm Sailing Watch- Black Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling The most popular sailing watch in the world just got better. Ronstan's Clear Start™ race timer and watches are completely updated with bold styling and true sailing functionality. Besides the fresh look they feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world's top sailors, Clear Start™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you're looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is Clear Start™. Large Quick View Displays The entire Clear Start™ range features oversized digit displays for easy viewing. The compact 40mm Sailing Watch has impressive 10mm (3/8”) digits.  Race Sequence Resynchronisation All racing sailors know how hard it can be to get the watch going at the exact second the start sequence is commenced. With the handy SYNC function, you can quickly resynchronise the Clear Start™ to the official race time. A simple press of a button allows you to drop down to the next minute, allowing you to get your starting sequence back in perfect SYNC at the next opportunity. Pre-programmed Race Sequence Sounds The intuitive Clear Start™ sound signals let you know exactly where you are in the start sequence without looking at the display. Pre-programmed with World Sailing 5-4-1-0 and match racing start sequences, it can also be programmed for other countdown sequences by the user. Sound signals can be turned off if desired. End of Sequence - Countdown or Count Up Depending on the user's preference, the watch can be set up to auto repeat the countdown at the end of the sequence for general recall restarts, or to start counting up to track elapsed time. Multi-Line Display with Real Time No need to switch between countdown and time modes because the actual time is displayed below the countdown time on the multi-line ClearStart™ display. Daily Life Functionality From waking up for work to working out, the Clear Start™ range is also great for everyday activities. Standard modes include 12 or 24 hour time format, date in day/month or month/day format, daily alarm and chronograph (stop watch). Luminescent Backlight Bright, full-face electroluminescent backlighting is easy to read at night and can be turned on temporarily for a quick view. Water and Shock Resistant Designed to survive the rigors of competitive sailing, ClearStart™ watches and timers are water resistant rated at 5ATM and highly shock resistant. Watch housings are moulded in rugged fiber reinforced resin, with a resilient and super-comfortable silicon band.  Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set.  SYNChronisation function – resynchronise if you start the countdown late.  Multi-line display – start sequence + time.  Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals.  Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time).  Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling.  Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft) Features: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format.  Month/day or day/month format.  Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day.  Luminescent backlight.  Battery saving mode – light can be turned off.  Shock resistant Specifications: Durable, ultra-clear mineral crystal lens.  Comfortable and secure silicon band.  Reinforced polycarbonate case.  40mm (1 9/16”) diameter face.  Oversized 10mm (3/8”) digit display.  Textured easy-find buttons.  Stainless steel buckle with silicon band retainer.  Stainless steel back.  Weight 50g (1.8oz) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

ClearStart™ 40mm Sailing Watch- Blue Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling The most popular sailing watch in the world just got better. Ronstan's Clear Start™ race timer and watches are completely updated with bold styling and true sailing functionality. Besides the fresh look they feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world's top sailors, Clear Start™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you're looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is Clear Start™. Large Quick View Displays The entire Clear Start™ range features oversized digit displays for easy viewing. The compact 40mm Sailing Watch has impressive 10mm (3/8”) digits.  Race Sequence Resynchronisation All racing sailors know how hard it can be to get the watch going at the exact second the start sequence is commenced. With the handy SYNC function, you can quickly resynchronise the Clear Start™ to the official race time. A simple press of a button allows you to drop down to the next minute, allowing you to get your starting sequence back in perfect SYNC at the next opportunity. Pre-programmed Race Sequence Sounds The intuitive Clear Start™ sound signals let you know exactly where you are in the start sequence without looking at the display. Pre-programmed with World Sailing 5-4-1-0 and match racing start sequences, it can also be programmed for other countdown sequences by the user. Sound signals can be turned off if desired. End of Sequence - Countdown or Count Up Depending on the user's preference, the watch can be set up to auto repeat the countdown at the end of the sequence for general recall restarts, or to start counting up to track elapsed time. Multi-Line Display with Real Time No need to switch between countdown and time modes because the actual time is displayed below the countdown time on the multi-line ClearStart™ display. Daily Life Functionality From waking up for work to working out, the Clear Start™ range is also great for everyday activities. Standard modes include 12 or 24 hour time format, date in day/month or month/day format, daily alarm and chronograph (stop watch). Luminescent Backlight Bright, full-face electroluminescent backlighting is easy to read at night and can be turned on temporarily for a quick view. Water and Shock Resistant Designed to survive the rigors of competitive sailing, ClearStart™ watches and timers are water resistant rated at 5ATM and highly shock resistant. Watch housings are moulded in rugged fiber reinforced resin, with a resilient and super-comfortable silicon band.  Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set.  SYNChronisation function – resynchronise if you start the countdown late.  Multi-line display – start sequence + time.  Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals.  Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time).  Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling.  Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft). Features: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format.  Month/day or day/month format.  Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day.  Luminescent backlight.  Battery saving mode – light can be turned off.  Shock resistant Specifications: Durable, ultra-clear mineral crystal lens.  Comfortable and secure silicon band.  Reinforced polycarbonate case.  40mm (1 9/16”) diameter face.  Oversized 10mm (3/8”) digit display.  Textured easy-find buttons.  Stainless steel buckle with silicon band retainer.  Stainless steel back.  Weight 50g (1.8oz) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.