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A Light in the Dark from Glowfast Marine

by Brita Fowler on 30 Apr 2009
Glowfast Yacht - Night - Brita Fowler Rick Tomlinson http://www.rick-tomlinson.com

Glowfast Marine has released a range of Luminous Draft Stripes for performance yachting.

Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes automatically illuminate when it gets dark allowing you to see your entire sail shape simultaneously.

Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes provide improved sail trim and boat handling allowing you to improve your sail handling and performance by as much as 20% at night.

Using patented cutting edge technology and a revolutionary process Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes offer exceptional luminous properties. With as little as 10 minutes exposure to light they will glow for 20+ hours, after which they will recharge the next time they are exposed light.

Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes are manufactured specifically for yachting and are made using similar base materials to current sail tapes, making them lightweight, durable and easy to install.

Lightweight: 220 grams per square metre. Comparable to traditional sail tapes and much less than reflective tape and other luminous materials on the market.

Durable: Manufactured using the best materials Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes contain an aggressive outdoor adhesive. If installed correctly Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes will last the life of your sail.

Easy to Install: Applied to sails using exactly the same techniques used when applying standard tapes and markings.

Glowfast Yacht - Day - Brita Fowler © Rick Tomlinson http://www.rick-tomlinson.com
Glowfast Yacht - Day - Brita Fowler © Rick Tomlinson http://www.rick-tomlinson.com

To purchase Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes go to www.glowfast.com, email sales@glowfast.com or call +44 203 287 9316.

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