For more than 50 years Allen Brothers have supported our British Olympic sailors with supply of bespoke high performance sailing fittings.

Our latest innovation is this spinnaker halyard top block developed for the 49er.

A critical time for the 49er crew is the hoist of the spinnaker, the last thing they need after the last windward mark rounding is for the halyard to seize in the top mast block. This special version Ezi-Ti block features ultra tough cnc machined side cheeks with extra deep rope guards to prevent lines de-railing from the sheave and seizing.

Allen Brothers wish the GB Olympic Sailing team every success in Beijing, and that theywin medals the same colour as a blocks.