Seldén Mast, manufacturer of mast and rigging systems for dinghies, keelboats and yachts, is launching a new kicker fitting at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2024, which takes place at Farnborough International in the UK between 24-25 February.

The Seldén team will have a selection of prototypes on display. Cast in marine grade 316 stainless steel, the kicker (vang) fitting can be seamlessly used in the track on all booms universally, according to Seldén. Stronger than the standard boom slider, its smooth, rounded and low profile has been optimally designed for crew head clearance and works with both shackles and Seldén’s own ‘soft attach’ blocks.

Seldén has confirmed the new kicker fitting will become standard across all its dinghy booms in the future.

Also new for 2024, Seldén will be showcasing its products on three classes of dinghy: the 420, G.O.A.T. Solo and the single-handed ILCA 7.

Exhibited on stand C30 at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show will be the 420 Class dinghy belonging to champion dinghy racer and coach Neil Marsden, which will feature the Kappa mast and complete Seldén deck hardware. The 420 has been performing with impressive results across a raft of races, and Seldén is showcasing the boat – fitted out with Seldén’s highest spec mast, boom, poles, blocks and deck hardware.

The Gosport-based company will also be exhibiting the new G.O.A.T. Solo, also fitted with Seldén Mast’s deck hardware, and featuring the new curved traveller track; enabling sailors to adjust both the sheet and traveller simultaneously for more efficient sailing.

Also on the stand will be the ILCA 7 Class dinghy, rigged with a class-approved and licenced carbon top section and a specially hardened aluminium bottom section. The dinghy has been equipped with Selden’s stiffest available boom, all adhering to the latest class rules.

“We’re excited to be exhibiting again at the RYA dinghy show this weekend,” says Richard Le Mare, account manager at Seldén Mast. ‘We’re looking forward to speaking with competitive and recreational sailors from across the country about our mast selection and deck hardware, as well as offering great rigging tips so they can get the most out of their sailing.”

“Come and speak with the Seldén Mast team and have a look at our range of products. We can genuinely help improve your on-water performance, whatever level of sailor you are.”

Late last year, Seldén Mast strengthened its sales team with four new appointments. Seldén says the four new hires will support its recent growth and help expand the sales of its spars, deck hardware, and furling systems into new markets.

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