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Clamcleat® rope cleats are the sponsors of welcome packs for the International Cadet World Championship, happening in Plymouth from 27th July to 9th August 2024. Over 200 young sailors, aged 8 to 17 years old, will be participating in the Cadet World Championship at the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth. Clamcleat® rope cleats are thrilled to be a part of this massive event, which is coordinated by volunteers. With support teams, there will be over 1,000 people involved. The International Cadet, a 2-person dinghy, is an excellent way to get into sailing, developing confidence and skills that will stay with the sailors for their entire lives. Over the years, the Cadet class has helped cultivate some of the world's top sailors, from the Olympics and America's Cup to ocean racers. Several Clamcleat® products are used on the Cadet, including the CL211Mk2AN, which is used on the outhaul. Stay tuned for full results in the coming months.

XPO boasts over 30 years of experience in supplying the sailboat industry, serving a wide range of clients from boatbuilders and design offices to racing teams and chandlers. They hold a stellar reputation for their expertise and service. Traditionally, they've always maintained a close relationship with the leisure marine industry in France.

Clamcleats Ltd has launched a range of countersinks and base insulators for its aluminum cleats. Electrolytic de-composition has always been a problem since the introduction of composite masts and spars. This slowly damages the aluminum or carbon unless barrier paste, adhesive or a thin layer of plastic is used to keep the dissimilar compounds apart, which is always messy and time consuming. This has been eliminated by the introduction of our new countersinks and base plate, all of which are available in 3 sizes. PT424&25 are for No4/3mm countersink (flathead) fixings and are now available. These are used on our Micros cleats: CL268, CL270, CL277 and CL278. PT420&21 are for No8/4mm countersink (flathead) fixings and the full range of Mk2 cleats. Available soon. PT422&23 are for No10/5mm countersink (flathead) fixings and the full range of Mk1 cleats. Available soon. Whether you are a spar or component manufacturer, boat builder or just adding a new cleat to your rig, it’s an attractive, hassle free solution to ensure the life of your standing rigging is maintained.

The RS200 from RS Sailing is a two-person strictly one-design racing dinghy which uses the CL241 cleat and CL212BP backing plate on the jib to tension the luff. The cleat sits in a Velcro pocket to maximise performance and is a neat, inexpensive and space saving way of tensioning the luff.

The new brochure for 2024 including all new products is now available.

F2 Fun and Function GMBH have recently launched a new range of windsurfing booms, including the C100 which has 2 x CL715 insert cleats manufactured into the boom outhaul and mast clamp. The cleats ensure the outhaul rope etc is secured and tensioned precisely. Clamcleats Ltd manufacture a range of very small insert cleats in aluminium which can be inserted into moulded housing in both marine and non-marine applications.

PT427 50mm black webbing loop from Clamcleat Ltd is now available and in full production. The tool was designed and produced in conjunction with one of our customers who was no longer able to purchase this product at the right quality overseas. The project took only 6 weeks to manufacture the tool and the customer now has full control over the quality and supply chain security. Due to the collaboration on the tool, we are able to offer this product to other customers. Please contact us if you have supply chain concerns or if you require more information on the PT427 50mm webbing loop.

Windesign has developed a high-end extremely stiff racing tiller made of T800 carbon. The combination of its features creates an amazing light feeling when steering the boat. It is believed to be the stiffest, strongest and most lightweight on the market right now! Glossy finish and fitted with the hard anodized aluminium CL270AN Clamcleat® Racing Micros with becket. The becket allows for extra adjustment and the ability to pull the rudder down more easily.

A big thank you to all who took part in our quality survey this year. We are very pleased to hear that our customers and distributors are happy with our products and services, with most being very satisfied with our interactions. We aim to maintain these high standards going forward into 2024. In the future, if there happens to be anything we can do to improve our services, please do get in touch. The outcome of the survey can be found below.

Clamcleats Ltd are delighted to support Isabel Hospice by donating used cardboard and packaging to their eBay operation, based in Welwyn Garden City. A simple idea but one that benefits both parties and more importantly, frees up money for a charity which helps so many people. Isabel Hospice has been providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for over 400,000 people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. Their vision is ‘Outstanding Palliative Care for All’. They operate 16 physical shops and 3 online stores - including an award-winning eBay outlet - from which all profits are passed to the charity. Madeleine Clark, Isabel Hospice’s Sustainability Development Manager said “Working with local businesses is an important factor in supporting the circular economy. By utilising assets and working together we can all save costs, reduce landfill, and raise vital funds needed to support our patients with life-limiting illnesses.”