Welcome to The Hardware Handbook, 2025 Recap Issue. In this edition, we’re sharing a mix of product news, behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community.
You’ll find highlights from recent projects, including new and specialist hardware developments, insights into boats and classes using Allen gear, and the latest news from our Team Allen sailors. We’re also showcasing some of our newest products and giving a glimpse into the processes and thinking behind them.
Whether you’re a racer, boat builder, or weekend sailor, we hope there’s something here to inform, inspire, and help you get the most out of your time on the water.
So, grab a cup of tea, sit back and find out all the highlights from an amazing 2025 season.
The Zenith is a single-person hiking dinghy made by Hartley Boats and equipped with Allen Hardware. It features a ballasted centreboard, providing the boat with stability and self-righting capabilities.
In this video, we send Ben to take a first look at the boat, rig it up and go for a sail.
Video Chapters
Unboxing: 01:00
Mast Rigging: 03:40
Hoisting Mainsail: 07:04
Fully Rigged: 11:00
Launching: 13:00
Upwind: 14:00
First Tack: 16:44
Downwind: 21:15
First Gybe: 21:30
Sail Hub – A5866 Review
Chris from Sail Hub swung by the Allen stand at METSTRADE to take a closer look at our brand-new High Performance Swivel Cleat – recently nominated for a prestigious DAME Award.
Although the cleat didn’t take home the top prize this year, we’re incredibly proud to see our engineering and design innovation recognised on the global stage. It’s a great motivator for the team and a reminder of why we continue to push the boundaries of performance sailing hardware.
Watch the video below to hear Chris’ thoughts and get an up-close look at the cleat in action.
We are currently experince delays and delivery issues with Royal Mail. We are working with Royal Mail to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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