Rope Guides
29er Rope Guide
- The 29er is a high performance double handed skiff type dinghy predominantly sailed by youths and is a trainer for the larger Olympic class 49er. With a modern sleek hull shape this lightweight dinghy with full battened sails, self tacking jib plus asymmetric spinnaker launched from an auto ...
420 Rope Guide
- The 420 is a two-person Bermudan sloop dinghy, featuring a trapeze for the crew while the helm uses hiking straps. Originally designed as a youth trainer for the larger 470 Olympic class, the 420 shares a similar design with its rounded hull shape, rounded decks, and built-in buoyancy tanks. ...
Cadet Rope Guide
- The Cadet is a double handed hiking sailing dinghy designed in the 1940’s to be made out of plywood by an amateur builder, now boats are professionally manufactured in fibreglass. The Cadet is 3.2 metres long with main, jib and spinnaker this Pram fronted Bermudan sloop is an international ...
Devoti D-Zero Rope Guide
- The D-Zero is a new generation of single handed hiking dinghy that is for any age, size and ability. The Devoti D-Zero is 4.2 metres long with a smooth elegant hull shape, 2 part carbon mast and carbon boom with 2 rig options with mylar sails Below we list the ropes and dimensions we recommend ...
Enterprise Rope Guide
- The Enterprise is a double-handed, hiking, Bermuda-rigged sailing dinghy. An international class, it is easily recognised by its distinctive blue sails, its double chined hull provides lively handling and excellent performance across a wide wind range. Measuring 13 feet 3 inches in length, the ...
Fireball Rope Guide
- The Fireball dinghy was originally designed for amateur builders using wood, but today most are professionally built from fibreglass. This double-handed fractional sloop features a trapeze for the crew and toestraps for the helm. The hull is stable enough for beginners but can easily plane, ...
Flying 15 Rope Guide
- The Flying Fifteen is a two-person hiking racing keelboat sailed worldwide. Originally constructed from wood, it is now primarily made of fibreglass. With an overall length of 20 feet and a waterline length of 15 feet, it gives the boat its name. Weighing 725 lb (329 kg), it carries a ...
GP14 Rope Guide
- The GP14, designed by Jack Holt in 1949 as a versatile 14-foot dinghy, was intended to be easily rowed or motored, family-friendly for cruising, and exciting for racing. As an international class, it remains highly active today, with over 14,000 boats built and counting – a testament to Jack ...
Laser/ILCA Rope Guide
- ILCA & Laser Dinghy Parts and Fittings – TridentUK The Laser dinghy, now rebranded as the ILCA dinghy, has been a popular choice for over 50 years. With multiple licensed builders producing the ILCA dinghy, TridentUK offers a comprehensive selection of parts and fittings for both the ILCA ...
Laser 2 Rope Guide
- The Laser 2, also known as the Laser II Fun, Laser II Regatta and the Laser Fun New Wave has a hull that looks like a stretched Laser which has been made bigger to accommodate a Bermudan sloop rig and a crew. The GRP hull, foils and rig remained pretty much the same through the name changes with ...
Laser 13 Rope Guide
- The Laser 13 is a smaller,version of the Laser 16, 3 foot shorter! With a sturdy GRP hull weighing 136kg, including a metal centreboard that enhances its stability. Built between the late 1980s and late 1990s, it remains a popular choice for cruising and family outings, while also being suitable ...
Laser 16 Rope Guide
- The Laser 16 is a 16-foot GRP dinghy or day boat, built between 1986 and the mid-1990s. Featuring a retractable 29.5kg metal centreboard, which contributes significantly to the boat's overall weight of 250kg, it provides a solid and stable feel. This makes it ideally suited for cruising with ...
Laser 4000 Rope Guide
- The Laser 4000, 4 tonner, L4K and now just 4000 is a skiff type racing dinghy crewed by two persons with trapeze for the crew and trampolines for the helm. The 4000 has a one-design weight-equalised system enabling physically differing sailors to compete on a level playing field. With a fully ...
Laser Pico Rope Guide
- The Laser Pico dinghy is a small sailboat designed in the mid-1990s and used primarily for training and day sailing. It can be crewed by one or two children or an adult, it can be rigged with mainsail and a jib, the jib however mainly functions as a training tool and provides little to no ...
Mirror Dinghy Rope Guide
- Mirror Dinghy Parts, Fittings, and Kits – TridentUKThe Mirror dinghy is one of the most successful and iconic sailing dinghies in history. With the support of the Mirror newspaper, it made sailing accessible to a wider audience. As the leading UK and European manufacturer of wooden kits and ...
Musto Skiff Rope Guide
- The Musto Skiff is a high-performance single-handed trapeze dinghy, an international class with an annual World Championship that attracts over 100 boats. Its lightweight hull is easily driven, powered by a laminate mainsail and asymmetric spinnaker. The wide racks offer ample leverage, ...
Optimist Rope Guide
- The Optimist dinghy is a small, single-handed sailing boat designed specifically for young sailors up to the age of 15. Known for its stability and responsiveness, the Optimist is one of the most popular and widely recognized junior sailing dinghies in the world. Originally designed in 1947 ...
RS100 Rope Guide
- The RS100 is an exhilarating single-handed hiking dinghy with a gennaker, expertly crafted using epoxy sandwich construction and carbon spars. It delivers thrilling racing performance and is packed with features that make it accessible to a wide range of sailors. With three rig sizes, it caters ...
RS200 Rope Guide
- The RS200 is a lightweight double handed hiking racing dinghy. With a main sail, jib, and asymmetric spinnaker, the RS200 is popular with youths, couples and family teams as it can accommodate a wide crew weight and offers performance and close racing. Its clean deck layout makes it easy to ...
RS300 Rope Guide
- The RS300 is a modern racing dinghy manufactured by RS Sailing. A one-design, single-handed hiking boat was designed taking inspiration from the International Moth. The RS300 is available with two rig options, with each sail size designed to ensure similar power-to-weight ratios and handling ...
RS400 Rope Guide
- The RS400 is a high-performance, lightweight sailing dinghy designed for two sailors. With a main sail, jib, and asymmetric spinnaker, the RS400 offers exceptional control and speed on the water. Its clean deck layout makes it easy to handle, with the rig being simple to control by either the ...
RS500 Rope Guide
- The RS500 is a thrilling, fast double-hander with a single trapeze, offering an exceptional European racing circuit and a vibrant social scene. Its widespread appeal has led to the growth of an international class, with World Championships held at stunning venues each year. The RS500 delivers ...
RS700 Rope Guide
- The RS700 is a high-performance single-handed skiff featuring performance equalisation, allowing sailors of all sizes to compete for victory. With refined systems designed for ease of use and competition, it thrives on the exceptional RS Racing Circuits. Though not for the faint-hearted, this ...
RS600 Rope Guide
- A single-handed skiff dinghy featuring racks, a trapeze, and a mainsail, this boat, now over 30 years old, was once considered a wild ride on the water. Despite its age, it still boasts a dedicated following, with new boats being built and available from Ginger Boats in Cumbria. Below we list ...
RS Feva Rope Guide
- RS Feva Dinghy Parts, Fittings, and Rope SpecificationsThe RS Feva is a popular double-handed dinghy primarily sailed by junior and youths. Known for its Exciting performance, modern styling and practical features, the RS Feva is a great choice for young and old sailors looking for an entry ...
RS800 Rope Guide
- The RS800 is a twin trapeze skiff offering the sort of performance that many sailors aspire to. Whether you're progressing from youth racing or moving up from slower boats, the RS800 class caters to everyone – men and women, young or not. With minimal weight and hull drag, the rig doesn’t ...
RS Tera Rope Guide
- RS Tera Dinghy Parts, Fittings, and Rope Specifications The RS Tera is a popular single-handed dinghy primarily sailed by juniors. Known for its stability and performance, the RS Tera is a great choice for young sailors looking to enhance their skills. Whether you're upgrading your boat or ...
Topper Rope Guide
- Recommended Ropes and Dimensions for the Topper DinghyDiscover the ideal ropes and dimensions for your Topper dinghy. Whether you're sailing for leisure or racing, we provide detailed specifications tailored to enhance your experience on the water. Explore our comprehensive range of Topper ...
Topper Omega Dinghy Rope Guide
- The Omega is a highly versatile three-sail sailing boat that excels in a variety of activities, including club racing, teaching, estuary sailing, and even picnicking. As the largest boat in the Topper range, the Omega boasts a hull that comfortably accommodates up to six people, along with ...
Topaz Rope Guide
- The Topper Topaz is designed for versatility using the same hull it can have a number of different sail plans with options of sails for learning, playing, racing using a combination of mains, jib and asymmetric spinnaker there is also a stayed mast available with trapeze. TridentUK were a ...
Tasar Rope Guide
- The Tasar is a double handed lightweight racing dinghy with a fine lined hull and sophisticated rig it is easy to sail with high performance without the need for trapeze or spinnaker. An international class with fleets in the UK, Holland, Australia, Japan, Canada and USA. To assist in your ...
Wayfarer Rope Guide
- The Wayfarer is a 16-foot sailing dinghy, available in both wooden and fiberglass hulls, and features a fractional Bermuda rig. Renowned for its versatility, the Wayfarer is ideal for learning to sail, racing, cruising, and even for use as a rowboat or motorboat. Some sailors even use their ...