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26-07-2010

Glowfast supports 2010 Heaven Can Wait 24-hour Yacht Race

The Heaven Can Wait 24 hour race was conceived and promoted by Lake Macquarie resident, keen sailor and cancer survivor Shaun Lewicki as a major annual sailing event on the lake, to promote sailing, the Lake Macquarie/Newcastle/Hunter region – and to raise funds for cancer research.

The inaugural Heaven Can Wait 24 hour race was held on Lake Macquarie during the 2006 October Labour Day Long Weekend and attracted over 30 boats. In 2007, it was again held on Labour Day Long Weekend with the fleet almost doubling in size.

The 2009 event raised a record amount of funds -- nearly $25,000 -- for our charities, the NSW Cancer Council, Hunter Region, and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Lake Macquarie Division.

The 2010 event, the fifth Heaven Can Wait 24 Hour Yacht Race and One Lap Dash have been scheduled by the Heaven Can Wait Yacht Club and Toronto Royal Motor Yacht Club for October 2-3, 2010 and a significant growth in fleet size is again expected.

Glowfast Marine will be offering a discount to all race participants. So, if you own a sailboat that complies with YA’s Category 5N requirements, start planning to come along and make your own little bit of history on NSW’s Lake Macquarie during the October 2010 Long Weekend.

Proceeds of the 2010 will again benefit the NSW Cancer Council and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (now Marine Rescue NSW).



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Glowfast glow in the dark products have been proven to reduce breakages and improve yacht performance by as much as 20% at night.

Glowfast Marine have become well known in the grand prix yacht racing scene for manufacturing highly luminous, lightweight and durable products to increase performance and safety of yachts the world over.

Due to increasing interest from other sectors of the sailing world Glowfast Marine have branched out from the grand prix market and have created a range of products for cruising and club racing. The new products are specifically designed to improve safety, boat handling and the overall enjoyment of sailing at night.


Glowfast Luminous Rope Clutch Labels

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Designed and manufactured specifically for yachting these revolutionary products allow your crew to see all of their rope clutches all night long without the use of artificial lighting. No more time consuming dangerous mistakes in the dark. Make the investment, save time and ensure everyone stays safe.

Suitable for racing or cruising, Glowfast Luminous Rope Clutch Labels are great for labeling jammers, clutches and at mast entry points.

Because we recognise that yachting is a global sport, Glowfast Marine has designed a range of additional Luminous Rope Clutch Labels, allowing you to customise our standard set. Click here to see our range of additional blank and individual Luminous Rope Clutch Labels.

Our Rope Clutch Selection Guide has been provided to assist in the selection of the correct size Luminous Rope Clutch Labels for your yacht. Please note, this is a guide only. Glowfast recommend that you measure your rope clutches to ensure best fit.

Contact us for custom design.

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Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes and Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape

A common concern voiced by racing sailors is that Glowfast Sail Tape will allow other yachts to know where they are and what they are doing, but this is simply not the case as they are only visible for a couple of hundred metres and with a performance increase of up to 20% your competitors won't be that close for long.
 

Offering a performance increase of up to 20% and costing around 2% of your sails value Glowfast Luminous Speed Speed Stripes are branching out from the grand prix racing market and becoming popular with cruising sailors and club racers around the globe, not only to improve performance but to reduce breakages and injuries resulting from not being able to see what your sails are doing at night.

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Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes are used by competitors in the most prestigious yacht races in the world, including the Volvo Ocean Race, with outstanding results. Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes have been proven to improve boat speed and performance by as much as 20% at night (see results and testimonials for more information).
 
Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes allow you to view all your draft stripes simultaneously at night without out the use of torches, enabling you to better analyse your entire sails shape in real time improving your sail trim as well as your sail control, this results in increased performance whilst reducing potential breakages and injuries to your yacht and her crew.
 
 
Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape can also be recharged by torch light.

Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape is manufactured specifically for the yachting industry and is made using similar base materials to current sail tapes, making it lightweight, durable and easy to install.

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

Durable: Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape is extremely durable. It is manufactured using the best materials and contains an aggressive outdoor adhesive. If installed correctly Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape will last the life of your sail.

Easy to Install: Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape is applied to sails using exactly the same techniques used when applying standard tapes and markings, which means no added time or extra experience are required for installation.

  Glowfast Sail Shape - night        Applications 
  • glow in the dark mainsail draft stripes                           
  • glow in the dark headsail draft stripes
  • glow in the dark spinnakers (V's and luff tapes)
  • code zeros
  • glow in the dark spreader markings
  • glow in the dark wheel markings
  • glow in the dark telltale patches
  • glow in the dark sail numbers
  • glow in the dark sail bag labelling

Glowfast Luminous Draft Stripes come in variety of sizes. They automatically charge when exposed to light and glow for 20+ hours before recharging the next time they are exposed to light.
 
When selecting the appropriate size tape that you require for your sails please refer to our size selection chart or contact us to ensure you have selected the appropriate size tape for your sails and application (incorrect size selection can result in less visible glow time).
 
For more information please refer to our Glowfast Sail Tape Fact Sheet.pdf
 
Just as bright half the price click here for more information.

 
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Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape Packages

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Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape Packages are available to make it easier to determine what size tape you require for your sails.

The 3 levels of Glowfast Luminous Sail Tape package are:
  • Standard
  • Racing
  • Platinum
Each package is available for mainsails and headsails for 30ft, 40ft, 50ft and 60ft yachts.
 
For further information on selecting the appropriate luminous sail tape for your yacht please see our size selection chart or contact us.

Glowfast Luminous Telltale Patches

Glowfast Luminous Telltale Patch

Glowfast Luminous Telltale Patches are a great addition to any yacht. They are easily applied to your sail and a tell tale is fixed onto the patch. The patches allow you to see what your tell tales* are doing at night.

Glowfast Luminous Telltale Patches are a great aid for helmsman and also help trimmers keep the yacht at optimal performance throughout the night.

A common concern voiced from the racing sailors is that Glowfast Products will allow other yachts to know where they are and what they are doing, but this is simply not the case as they are only visible for a couple of hundred metres and with a performance increase of up to 20% your competitors won't be that close for long.

Glowfast recommend the use of at least 8mm telltales to ensure best contrast at night.
 
* To maintain our high performance standards Glowfast Marine do not currently manufacture luminous tell tales as they are too small to remain visible for more than a couple of hours.
 

Glowfast Luminous Safety Labels

Glowfast Luminous Safety Labels 3 Pack

 Glowfast Marine have a large range of luminous signs and stickers specifically for the yachting market. They are designed to meet Category 0 Standards and improve safety on board.

Included in our range are:
 
Click here to view the full range of Glowfast Luminous Safety Labels.

Custom labels are also available. Click here for more information.

 

Glowfast Luminous Spinnaker V's

Glowfast Luminous Spinnaker V's are vital addition to every spinnaker used at night.

Using Luminous Spinnakers V's make it easy to see the luff of you spinnakers at night without the need for a torch.

With as little as 10 minutes exposure to light Glowfast Luminous Spinnaker V's will glow for 20+ hours. Glowfast Luminous Spinnaker V's can also be recharged by torch light should the need arise.
 
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Glowfast Luminous General Purpose Tapes

Glowfast Luminous General Purpose Tapes

Glowfast Marine also produces luminous tapes for general purpose use around your yacht. These tapes can be used on anything you want to glow at night. Glowfast General Purpose Tapes are lightweight and durable and are made with adhesive designed for use out at sea.

The applications are endless but Glowfast General Purpose Tapes have been used on steps and grab rails, used for marking torches, chart table edges, spreaders, steering wheels and car positions. They are also great for sail bag labeling and crew identification, or for sticking on lifejackets and other safety equipment.


Glowfast Luminous Paints and Inks

Glowfast manufacture luminous paints and inks for almost any purpose.

For more information on paints and inks please contact us.