The Rooster Blog

As the breeze begins to warm and the days stretch a little longer, there's that unmistakable energy amongst the team - It’s...

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our partnership with United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) National Team. Following a successful inaugural...

At Rooster, we’re proud to support the sailing community by helping events not only take place but also thrive. As a clothing...

What is the Rooster Big Weekend? Is Rooster Big Weekend just another Black Friday event? Sure, there’s a sale involved - but...

When Rooster first set sail 25 years ago, its mission was simple: to make high-quality sailing gear accessible to everyone, from novices...

We're proud to share the launch of our newest innovation, the SB1 Inshore Jacket and Hi-fits. The range has been engineered specifically...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest wetsuit range at Rooster®. This new collection sets a benchmark in comfort,...

The Rooster Classic Hiking Shorts were the first technical clothing product developed at Rooster.  We had tried to get the UK Marine...

2018 saw the launch of our Women’s specific range, through a complete neoprene selection to complement our Unisex offering. At this time,...

Since the first crossing in 1896, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean has been a challenge that has adapted to the times to...

I learnt to sail aged about 12 with my then local midlands Sea Scout Troop (and before you ask, it was based...

Ever since our very first Dinghy Show in 2001 we have been utterly dedicated to the show as one of our highlight...

Get an inside look at our keelboat & sports boat teams thrilling 2024 season - packed with intense racing, unforgettable moment, some...

Want to hear what our Rooster Riders got up to this summer? It was action-packed! From hot competition at home to travelling...

As one of the biggest sporting events of the year is right around the corner, we're excited to introduce to you our athletes...

I started my sailing journey at the age of 8, where I joined my local club, Felpham sailing club, after trying sailing...

I am currently transitioning from sailing a Topper to a 29er, and it's been an exciting and challenging journey so far. One...

The Middle Sea Race is the final big offshore of the season with a stunning 600nm course that starts in Malta, goes...

Sailing, like any sport, has a busy summer season for racing, with numerous events taking place all over the UK and beyond....

I'm Rory Ferrier, a 14 year old Scottish Rooster ambassador honoured to be part of the team. This summer I competed in my...

Regatta Report & Rooster Gear Guide By Sam Patterson When I signed up for Sunfish North Americans an hour before registration closed,...

The most important aspect of a good pair of hiking shorts is positioning of the battens and the lift they provide. The...

Knowing what to wear when paddling can be tricky, especially at the different times of year when air and water temperatures can...

Get yourself ready for the season by making sure you have a buoyancy aid that is the right fit for you and...

It’s that time of year when the winds get crisper, the water turns colder and the seasoned watersports enthusiasts prepare to stay...

It’s inevitable…the seasons are changing. Summer is pretty much over and Autumn/Fall are very much on the way. Do not fear, you...

With the blazing sun on the rise, it's time to talk about the essential topic of UV protection: protecting our precious skin...

From a first glance, you may not notice too much difference between our Aquafleece® Robe and the Aquafleece® Rigging Jacket. And that’s totally understandable, after...

Being on and around the water can be a lot of fun, but when it comes to gear maintenance, this might be the...

What’s the difference? Why are there two types of base layer now? They may look very similar on the rail but they...

Not found that perfect gift yet? We’ve selected the top pick from each of our gifting categories to give you some further...

Extract from book, to be the published "Maintenance and Recommissioning of Racing Dinghies” 1. Storage Wooden Boats.  There is only one place...

Name Length Diameter Type Jib sheet strop 3.4m 4mm Rooster Spectwelve (grey) Jib sheet 4.5m 6mm Rooster AllSpec Pro™ Spinnaker Sheet 12.7m...

Since the Dinghy Show in 2014, Rooster's involvement in the 4000 class could be construed as slow but steady. Early in 2014...

Sometimes we develop good ideas ourselves; sometimes they fall in our lap. I am not taking any credit for this invention, but...

How to Stop Your Spinnaker Halyard Getting Jammed? When pulling it up or "your standing on the spinny halyard" When pulling it...

I started this project wondering how to make a reliable Halyard using Rooster's Zero  (UMHwPE heat treated and solution dyed) equivalent to...

Gelcoat First, try to buy a gelcoat either by the name of the existing hull/deck colour/shade of your boat, or if possible...

At the local club (Dell Quay SC in Chichester Harbour) we have strong Solo Class. To help encourage the National Solo class...