FX+1500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 10 to 12m (30 to 40 ft.) Code sail surface of 60m²/ 646ft² maximum (max 20m² / 215ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+1500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+900/1500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional FRX900/1500 2-to-1 friction ring as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI1500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Optimize the investment by converting the furlers for use with the asymmetric spinnaker; just add a FAST top-down thimble Specifications: Weight: 0.98 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 30'-40' Code Sail Area (m²): 60,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 646,00 Staysail Area (m²): 20,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 215,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 1,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 109,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 1500 top-down thimble.

FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42 to 55 ft.) Code sail surface of 140m² maximum (1500ft²) (max 50m² / 538ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+4500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 2.40 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 42'-55' Code Sail Area (m²): 140,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1500,00 Staysail Area (m²): 50,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 538,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 4,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 169,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 4500 top-down thimble.

FX+2500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 12 to 14m (40 to 45 ft.) Code sail surface of 100m²/ 1076ft² maximum (max 30m² / 322ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+2500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+2500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB2500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI2500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 1.68 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 40'-45' Code Sail Area (m²): 100,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1076,00 Staysail Area (m²): 30,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 322,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 2,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 149,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 2500 top-down thimble.

FX+7000 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 16 to 20m (55 to 70 ft.) Code sail surface of 250m² maximum (2690ft²) (max 70m² / 753ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+7000 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+7000 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB7000 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI7000 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 23.44 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 55'-70' Code Sail Area (m²): 250,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 2690,00 Staysail Area (m²): 70,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 753,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 7,00 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 199,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 7000 top-down thimble.

FX+0900 Flying Sail Furler Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 6 to 10.5m (20 to 30 ft.) Code sail surface of 30m²/ 322ft² maximum Captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+900 Furler Includes: One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+900/1500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional FRX900/1500 2-to-1 friction ring as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end  Optimize the investment by converting the furlers for use with the asymmetric spinnaker; just add a FAST top-down thimble Specifications: Weight: 0.57 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 20'-30' Code Sail Area (m²): 30,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 322,00 Staysail Area (m²): Not adapted to furl a staysail Staysail Area (ft²): Not adapted to furl a staysail Safe Working Load (tons): 0,90 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: NOT available Continuous Line Drum Ø: 85,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 6,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 900 top-down thimble.

FCI1500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 1500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 9-11mm

FCI2500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 2500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 11-13mm

FCI4500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 4500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 13-15

Double Fairlead - 25mm Diameter Stanchion with Webbing - Velcro Stipe Features: Quick and easy installation and dismantling Thanks to the velcro stripe, the double fairlead can be installed easily and quickly on 25 mm stanchion It enables quick installation and use of the continuous line of your flying sail furler or spinnaker furler The dismantling is easy and enables you to store the whole set (fairlead and continuous line) In case the continuous line is already spliced, the fairlead can be opened to install the line This double fairlead has no moving parts and thus offers a greater lifespan and minimal maintenance Applications: Use of the continuous line of your flying sails furler or spinnaker furler Specifications: Materials: 316L stainless steel grade Weight: (lb) 0.397 / (g) 180 Diameter: (inch) 0.98" / (mm) 25 Caption: Working Load (WL): For nautical applications Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5 *Sold as an Individual

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.  

SSH+1500 Solid Sheave Block The SSH+ solid sheave is used to adjust the tack point. To sail closer to the wind even better, it is necessary to lower the sail tack. This will push forward the belly. Inversely, lift the tack, and the belly of the sail will go aft, and sailors will be able to sail further downwind. Features: Quick and safe fitting for a FX+ 1500 furler Quick release pin Smooth and quickly installed Installation as 3-to-1 or 2-to-1 Enables tightening from below the drum Possible fitting in the case of bowsprit Specifications: Weight: 0.17 kg

FAST 1500 Top-Down Swivel The Fast 1500 top-down swivel makes an easy furling solution for your asymmetric Spinnaker. Adapt the FX+ 900/1500 (15mm inner jaw width) Gennaker/Code sail furler with the Fast 1500 top-down swivel so an asymmetric spinnaker can be used. Features: Provides easy furling Top-down furling, i.e. from top to bottom (free luff) Free rotating tack fitting No maintenance (the mechanism is highly protected)                             Same features as FX+ mechanisms (tested, strong, and quick-release attachments) Specifications: Weight: 0.24 kg

FAST 900 Top-Down Swivel The Fast 900 top-down swivel makes an easy furling solution for your asymmetric Spinnaker. Adapt the FX+ 900 (12mm inner jaw width) Gennaker/Code sail furler with the Fast 900 top-down swivel so an asymmetric spinnaker can be used. Features: Provides easy furling Top-down furling, i.e. from top to bottom (free luff) Free rotating tack fitting No maintenance (the mechanism is highly protected)                             Same features as FX+ mechanisms (tested, strong, and quick-release attachments) Specifications: Weight: 0.24 kg

FAST 2500 Top-Down Swivel The Fast 2500 top-down swivel makes an easy furling solution for your asymmetric Spinnaker. Adapt the FX+ 2500 (17.5mm inner jaw width) Gennaker/Code sail furler with the Fast 2500 top-down swivel so an asymmetric spinnaker can be used. Features: Provides easy furling Top-down furling, i.e. from top to bottom (free luff) Free rotating tack fitting No maintenance (the mechanism is highly protected)                             Same features as FX+ mechanisms (tested, strong, and quick-release attachments) Specifications: Weight: 0.46 kg

FAST 4500 Top-Down Swivel The Fast 4500 top-down swivel makes an easy furling solution for your asymmetric Spinnaker. Adapt the FX+ 4500 (19mm inner jaw width) Gennaker/Code sail furler with the Fast 4500 top-down swivel so an asymmetric spinnaker can be used. Features: Provides easy furling Top-down furling, i.e. from top to bottom (free luff) Free rotating tack fitting No maintenance (the mechanism is highly protected)                             Same features as FX+ mechanisms (tested, strong, and quick-release attachments) Specifications: Weight: 0.66 kg