MarinePlus

12/06/2026

On a boat, your gear takes constant punishment – from ropes, rails and rough deck surfaces. It needs to perform every time.

That’s why Gill push their fabrics beyond industry standards with the Martindale Abrasion Test. Using industrial grit paper to simulate years of real-world wear in a matter of hours.

Every garment undergoes a minimum of three hours of continuous abrasion testing. The highest-wear areas are tested for 35+ hours.

And they don’t stop when the standard is met. Gill stop when the fabric fails. So when you’re on the water, you can trust your kit to hold up.

06/06/2026

Spray, waves and rain – your kit is constantly exposed to water.

That’s where Durable Water Repellent (DWR) makes the difference. It causes water to bead and run cleanly off the fabric, rather than soaking in.

Without it, even a waterproof garment can wet out – feeling heavy, cold and less effective over time.

That’s why Gill spray test every waterproof fabric they use, replicating sustained exposure to ensure water continues to bead off the surface – every time.

So when you’re on the water, you can trust your kit to keep you dry.

13/02/2026

The Finn Gold Cup has an incredible legacy; from sailing legends like Ben Ainslie to the next generation ready to make their mark.
Through Gill, we’re proud supporters of this year’s event at RQYS, and can’t wait to see the racing get underway next week!

In 1956, the Finn Gold Cup was presented to the International Finn Association (IFA) and has since become the pinnacle of the Finn sailing world. Notable record holders for consecutive wins include W***y Kuhweide in the 60's, Jörg Bruder in the 70's, Lasse Hjortnäs in the 80's and Fredrik Lööf in the 90's. But the current record holder, still unbeaten, is Ben Ainslie from Great Britain, taking home the trophy six times – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2012.

Ben also took his Finn, named "Rita", to Olympic Gold in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012.

You can read more about the 2026 Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn World Championships on our website.

https://www.rqys.com.au/international-finn-2026-events/

📸 National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust

12/12/2025

Discover our selection of Silva compasses made for life on the water. Reliable, precise, and built to handle real marine conditions. The gear you want when navigation matters most.

05/12/2025

The Illuminate IPS - Port Starboard Light is an absolute essential for paddlers and boaters who don’t pack it in when the sun goes down. Install in seconds using any RAILBLAZA StarPort mount, and you're off to the races!

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

Huge Congratulations to all competitors, organisers and volunteers involved!
What an incredible weekend for the 2025 International Classes Regatta.