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If you are looking for a glove suited to mainsheet trimming; where releasing the sheet is just as important as pulling in, the Dura Pro may be the answer. With double layer top quality abrasion resistant Amara on all high load/stress areas, these gloves are extremely supple with excellent grip and are perfect for all helming duties.

Rooster's Polilite rope, ideal for Laser/ILCA. 14 meters in length, 7 mm diameter

Keep hydrated and limit single use plastic with our bottle! Suitable for any occasion, our durable 710ml capacity drinks bottle has an ergonomic nozzle for easy drinking and increased water flow.

Perfectly suited to be used with Rooster's Joey Bottle Holder. 

Rooster Sailing sport sunglass strap. 

If you are looking for a glove suited to mainsheet trimming; where releasing the sheet is just as important as pulling in, the Dura Pro may be the answer. With double layer top quality abrasion resistant Amara on all high load/stress areas, these gloves are extremely supple with excellent grip and are perfect for all helming duties.

Rooster's Polilite rope, ideal for Laser/ILCA. 14 meters in length.

Supplied with rigging pack:

• 1 x Harken ball bearing hook-in block
• 1 x Windesign 25 mm low friction ring
• 1 x Windesign wind indicator PRO
• 1 x Deck collar with mast sleeve
• 1 x Nylon sprit adjuster handle
• 2 x Nylon top pins
• 1 x Dyneema primary halyard line
• 1 x Technora / Dyneema secondary halyard line 5 x 2.2 mm tack lines 12 x 1.2 mm double lacing lines

Rooster's 50mm clew strap suitable for Laser/ILCA.

These bailer spring plates are manufactured using the highest quality spring stainless steel, designed to both retract using spring tension, and at the same time providing a surface for the activator to push against to close the chute. 

The most flexible and active mast which is designed for light weight sailors.

The MK3 Flex mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors under 35 kg.

A light and flexible racing sprit. The MK3 Flex 26.6 mm sprit for the Optimist is suitable for sailors under 35 kg.

• Superior Lanurep spacecraft alloy
• Anodized to a dark grey color
• Grey glass fibre filled Nylon sprit ends
• 15 cm heat shrinkable sprit protection tubing, prevents wear between mast and sprit

The newest mast in the Optimax range. The MK3 Medium mast fits perfectly in our existing mast range and is 8% more flexible compared to the MK3 mast and 8% stiffer compared to the MK3 Flex mast.

The MK3 Medium mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 30 to 40 kg.

TRD's Practic trolley. One of the most popular trolleys in the market, it offers the best balance quality vs price.

TRD's Magic trolley for Optimist. Easy to disassemble, includes a travel bag

Optimax deck collar for Optimist, made of Delrin to create minimal friction between the sleeve and the collar. 

A stiffer 45 mm racing boom which is suitbale for the more experienced, heavier weight sailors. The MK4 45 mm boom for the Optimist is suitable for sailors above 45 kg.

A light and flexible all-round boom which can be used with all masts and sprits. The MK3 40 mm boom for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

This all-round racing mast is designed for mid weight sailors and can be matched with all booms and sprits. The MK3 mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

This all-round racing mast is designed for mid weight sailors and can be matched with all booms and sprits. The MK3 mast for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

A pack of three green and three red self adhesive wool telltales (with TEFLON treatment) that don´t stick to the sail in the wet.

TRD's Magic trolley. 

Quick disassembly and assembly, perfect for regattas and events, as it is compact and conveniently stores in the included carrying bag. 

One of the most popular trolleys in the market, it offers the best balance quality vs price.

An allround sprit which can be used with all masts and booms. The MK3 27 mm sprit for the Optimist is suitable for sailors from 35 to 45 kg.

• Superior Lanurep spacecraft alloy
• Anodized to a dark grey color
• Grey glass fibre filled
• Nylon sprit ends
• 15 cm heat shrinkable sprit protection tubing, prevents wear between mast and sprit

Rooster Sailing self adhesive grip tape for use on your deck.

Moulds to fit the surface applied to providing a strong connection and durable grip. When you want to remove it, it's easy and clean and does not leave any residue when peeled off.

Available in a number of colours.

• Width: 100 mm
• Length: 2 meters
• Thickness: 2.5 mm

As supplied with Optimax masts and Optimax spar sets.

• 1 x Harken ball bearing hook-in block
• 1 x Windesign 25 mm low friction ring
• 1 x Windesign wind indicator PRO
• 1 x Deck collar with mast sleeve
• 1 x Nylon sprit adjuster handle
• 2 x Nylon top pins
• 1 x Dyneema primary halyard line
• 1 x Technora / Dyneema secondary halyard line
• 5 x 2.2 mm tack lines
• 12 x 1.2 mm double lacing lines

A lightweight yet ultra stiff and powerful 48 mm racing boom which is mainly suitable for the more experienced, heavier weight sailors above 45 kg.

Rooster's Polilite rope, ideal for mainsheet applications on racing dinghies.

Neoprene sleeve bottle holder with adjustable webbing straps at each end to fit around different circumferences of tube.

Targeted at the club sailor, The Laser Book covers the techniques and skills needed to succeed in Laser sailing, for those starting out through to those striving to win their Club Championship. 

Bryan Willis’ Racing Rules Companion is the invaluable pocket reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing.

Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success. There is also a section for parents and coaches describing how they can best support their young sailors.

Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion, Paul Goodison, explains why this book is important if you want to win races. He says: “To win sailboat races you need to sail the boat fast. This comes down to hours on the water training and tuning – there are few shortcuts to hours of practising on the water.

Out of all the explanations for why a sailor has lost out on a race, an unforeseen change in the wind and the weather is by far one of the most frequent. Whether a bad windshift; the non-occurrence of a sea breeze; or being becalmed, the weather has a huge impact on racing. However, it is not hard to turn these problems around. This handy guide has all you need to work out the best way to use the wind to your advantage and boost you up the fleet.

Rules in Practice has been the best-selling guide to the racing rules for the last 40 years. Now, in its 10th edition, it has been updated for (and contains in full) the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing and features a brand new chapter on the luffing rules and how they are being applied. The latest rule changes are also described, along with their impact on you as a sailor.

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag.

The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast!

Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four Olympic gold medals. It features a brand-new introduction by Ben reflecting on his victory 20 years ago.

It is the only how-to book that the world’s most successful Olympic sailor has written and so, while he and the Laser class have moved on, this is the only place where you can gain access to Ben’s skills and thought process. It is an invaluable guide on how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy.