Sailing with the Mauri Pro Sailing Team

By Kerry Pelton (Texas A&M Sailing Team)

I joined the Texas A&M Sailing Team in the fall of 2009, racing 420s in the Southeast Intercollegiate Sailing Conference. This is the beginning of my competitive sailing career. This past march, I was lucky to be invited to sail with the Mauri Pro Sailing team on their Farr 39 at Lake Texoma during Lakefest and several other regattas as part of their support program to local College Sailing Teams.

My experiences with Juan and his crew have taught me more about sailing in a few short weekends than I ever have understood before. By racing on bigger boats, I have begun to understand the uses and purpose of the fine-tuning adjustments.


My favorite aspect of racing with Mauri Pro Sailing is their sense of focus and determination to dominate on the race course. From the preparatory flag to the finishing gun, they mean business. I have learned that each race is a new start and you have to race yourself, push the limits and never take it easy. Even if you are in the lead, no place is guaranteed.

I love assisting on the bow. Each mark rounding with spinnaker hoists and peels leaves me with a huge adrenaline rush. I certainly get nervous every regatta when the gun goes off, but I am glad to be in such a wonderful learning environment.


I love Juan Mauri and his team welcoming personalities and immediately felt like part of their family, more than just a teammate. The international aspect of their crew really intrigues me because I have a Spanish background and plan to minor in Spanish. I am very thankful that I was introduced to the Mauri Pro Sailing crew and cannot wait for future regattas on board their boats, improving my sailing skills while developing lasting friendships.

Kerry Pelton
Texas A&M Class of 2013

Ronstan Core Blocks now available at Mauri Pro Sailing

Ronstan’s new Core Block Series evolves the concept of the basic sailing block beyond the simple ball bearing design from decades ago. With class-leading performance and contemporary race-inspired styling, Core Blocks now offer sailors an attractive and affordable option appropriate for today’s refined sailboat designs.

The heart of the new Core Blocks is an exclusive 2-stage bearing system housed in durable alloy cheeks. Stage one is an ultra-low friction system for moderate loads, while stage two engages when loads increase for superior high-stress performance.

Core Blocks also complement the looks of any modern sailboat. Block cheeks are shaped with precision from the highest quality alloy to maximize strength, minimize weight and allow for easy maintenance. The unique cheek design reduces rope wear by incorporating a flare at the block throat. Other great features include: removable becket pins for use with pre-spliced sheets, a fully articulating support base for the stand-up models, and a universal head system that can be locked in either of two planes, or left free to swivel.

Core Blocks are ideal for sheet blocks on cruisers or racing cruisers and are also a good choice for high static load applications like halyards and backstays. They are available in two sizes: Series 60 and Series 75, generally suitable for boats up to 14m (46 feet) depending on the application. Alloy sheave models are available for use with wire cables.

Visit Ronstan Blocks store to order the new Ronstan Core Blocks now!

The New i5 Gill Crosswind Midlayer Jacket and Salopettes

The i5 Gill Crosswind midlayer jacket and Salopettes has been redeveloped with an improved fit and new color scheme. The Crosswind comes in to its own when the temperature drops or the sun goes down, providing excellent cold-weather insulation.

Using the latest in laminate fabric technology, the garments are waterproof and breathable, providing an extremely soft, low-bulk mid-layer.

Thermally lined in all the key areas with highly insulating non-water absorbing synthetic internal lining that features a high CLO rating (Insolating factor). The Crosswind has a slippery lining making it extremely easy to get in to in a hurry when the weather conditions deteriorate, even over other layers.

A stretch material in the shoulder panel of the Salopettes complements the most aerobic moments on the boat. An elasticized waist and abrasion resistant seat and knees all contribute to an extremely comfortable and versatile product that can even be worn as an outer shell in less aggressive conditions.

Visit our Gill Sailing Gear store to order the new Crosswind Jacket and Salopettes

New Sailing Gear & Apparel Clearance Section

We just launched a new sailing gear and apparel clearance section with products up to 50% off their original List Price. Featuring all of the top sailing brands such as Gill, Harken, Slam, Camet and Henri Lloyd, this is the place to pick up a bargain. You can find sailing shoes, hiking pants, jackets, smocks, spray tops, life vests, PFD´s, rashguards, tech tees, shorts, pants, trousers, sunglasses and more. Most of the items we have on clearance are brand new products (unless other wise stated) still on their original package.

Most of the items we have on clearance are brand new products (unless other wise stated) still on their original package. There is a chance once in a while there will be one item that was opened and then returned to us unused and/or that it is discounted (last year model). Either way we hope you take advantage of these low prices. Quantities are limited so get advantage of these offers today! Visit our Sailing Gear & Apparel Clearance section.

New Spinlock Zero Vest available at Mauri Pro Sailing Store

	The Spinlock Zero is designed especially for performance keelboat sailors, targeting the particular needs of this competitive and fast-growing group. Zero Vest combines articulation and a slim profile with unique ventilation features, creating a low-bulk vest for the Sportsboat sailors. A fresh approach to the design and ergonomics of the product allows Spinlock Zero Vest to be worn like a close-fitting performance garment. Ultra stretch neoprene panels allow free articulation in the key body zones for active hiking and trapezing. The unique Body Fit adjuster ensures a streamlined fit for any shape of user across the whole size range.
Revolutionary new venting and fast-draining features increase breathability, allowing functional garments such as spray tops to perform underneath, as well as preventing water overloading - all problems that can impede best performance.
Visit our Spinlock Deckware store to order the Spinlock Zero Vest

Wichard MX Shackles at Mauri Pro Sailing Store

	Wichard's new MX is a High Resistance halyard shackle fully forged in 17/4 PH stainless steel to take on the high loads. MX has been specifically designed for static load operations and can be used to replace the terminals on flying sail furlers (i.e. halyard block) or as a 2:1 purchase for your mainsail and is now available for you on Mauri Pro Sailing Store. Thanks to its unique design, the MX can excellently distribute the stresses and its particular shape enables it to perfectly position the line to avoid undue and excessive wear on the line.
The Wichard MX shackle can effectively replace the terminal of your flying sail furlers, especially the halyard block, by providing an outstanding strength/weight ratio. When luff tension is needed, it can be used to replace the halyard block on top swivel or to replace the lower terminal on spool (snap shackle etc.). Wichard have specifically designed the MX shackle to adapt itself to the heads of most mainsails. Thus it can be used in place of a 2:1 purchase on a mainsail halyard making it easier to tension the halyard and hoist the mainsail.
Visit our Wichard Store to find Wichard MX Halyard Shackles

Ronstan Latest Launches at Mauri Pro Sailing

Ronstan is always developing new products to improve the sailor’s performance. This time, Ronstan has launched a new segment of furlers for free flying sails, the new RF45130 Orbit block with soft Dyneema loop becket and cam cleat, a spinnaker pole mast slide (ring type), new colour combinations for the c-cleat to easily code your control lines and a tough mini snap shackle ideal for halyards. The flying sail Ronstan Furlers are the result of an extended development program that have already been seen in action on number of high profile racing boats and have proven themselves to be extremely efficient and reliable. The Ronstan Spinnaker Pole Slide is the latest addition to the Series 25 T-Track range. It features a sleek, high performance composite construction. The grade 316 stainless steel ring and glass reinforced nylon body are designed for maximum strength. The ever-popular C-Cleats and accessories have had a facelift with new colour combinations, which Ronstan have introduced recently. Their "classic" C-Cleat with grey cap/grey base, and T-Cleat with red/grey base, will remain in production but the rest of the range has already changed to the new look.

The Ronstan Mini Snap Shackle is the latest addition to the range of fixed bail snap shackle. Stainless steel is used throughout for excellent corrosion resistance. It is only 32mm in length and weights 10g. Finally, Ronstan recently added the Orbit Block Series 40 BB single with a becket, cleat and swivel head (RF45130) to the popular S40 Orbit Block range. This new block is the same as the existing RF45131 with the only difference being the stainless steel swivel shackle head.

Visit our Ronstan Sailboat Hardware Store to find Ronstan new items!