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Missed the Dinghy Show? You can still pick up a deal at P&B

by David Barnett, P&B 7 Mar 2012 19:50 GMT 7 March 2012


30% off all P&B Polycotton flat, overboom and trailer covers.


Answer Wet & Dry Bag 75ltr

£35.00 | Normal Price: £40.95 | You Save: £5.95 (15%)

Or go even bigger with...
120l Sense Wet & Dry Bag
£37.50 | Normal Price: £46.95 | You Save: £9.45 (20%)


Superwarm Package

£295.20 | Normal Price: £328.00 | You Save: £32.80 (10%) Also in Junior / Womens


Premium Marine Polish with Teflon
£19.99 | Normal Price: £22.20 | You Save: £2.21 (10%)


Welcome to our weekly section for sailors old and new alike! Each week we will look at a different sailing term and its meaning/origin - why? - because we can!

This week's Get Nautical is:
Lubbers Hole

Meaning: The vacant space between the head of the lower mast and the edge of the top (the platform which rests upon the crosstrees at the head of a lower mast), through which those not wanting to use the futtock shrouds could go further aloft.

Feeling Colourful?

Brighten up your day with the:
Spandex Long Sleeve Top
Womens / Junior
Only £31.90


Pro Race Buoyancy Aid
Only £50.00

P&B Introduce The New D4 Sail!

The Dinghy Show saw the introduction of P&B's new D4 Sails. Currently only available for the Merlin and 505, we are looking to develop D4 Sails into many other classes. For more information on the new D4 cloth visit our downloads page. For information on the geting the New D4 Sail for your boat then contact

Trapeze With The Best!
Made to Measure Heavy Duty Harness
Only £135.00
Get P&B's Made 2 Measure Trapeze Harness as featured in this month's edition of Yachts & Yachting and worn by Olympic 49er hopeful Dylan Fletcher.

Dylan Fletcher... "Nothing can beat the performance of the P&B Made 2 Measure Trapeze Harness. On the water it provides comfort and stability whilst the PVC material means that the harness can withstand all the elements thrown at it"


P&B's Dinghy Show Competion Over a hundred people entered the contest during the weekend and we would to thank everyone that took part. We can now announce that the winners are as follows:

  • 1st PRIZE- Derek Brandes wins 50% off a P&B sail of his choice worth up to £1000
  • 2nd PRIZE- Vicky Cowan wins a Zhik back pack

This Weekend we're going to... (10/11 Mar)

  • Dave Wade and James Dawes:Hamble Warming Pan
  • Ross Kearney: Coaching Mirror National Squad at Carsington SC
  • Ian Pinnell: Hayling island

Next Weekend we're going to... (17/18 Mar)

  • James Dawes: Blithfield SC (Sat), Midland SC(Sun)
Members of the P&B team will be attending the above events and can deliver products direct to the venue. Just email us or call us on 01604 592808 if you need anything bringing along.

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