15.09.22 The return of projects ! If the mini season is coming to an end for Julie Simon, Victoire Martinet, Jean Marre and Marie Gendron, this is definitely not the case for the other offshore racing projects that Wichard supports!…
13.09.22 Boatshows 2022 The sun will have shone all week on the bay of Cannes, bringing with it many visitors to this first boatshow of the new season. Wichard was obviously there on the Wichard Group stand along with…
10.05.21 How to choose your tether? Which tether is right for you? Tethers are an indispensable piece of personal protective equipment when you’re on board a boat. This means that choosing the right one is essential to guarantee your…
28.04.20 Plain bearing, ball bearing and roller blocks; how should I choose a type of block? On a sailing yacht, the choice of a block is important to facilitate manoeuvring, improve performance and preserve the equipment. At Wichard, we offer several ranges of blocks depending on their…
28.04.20 Which stainless steel should be used for snap hooks, shackles, babystay adjusters, etc.? On a sailing yacht, it is important to choose fittings, and in particular the stainless-steel grade used, to suit the application (rope, mooring, etc.). This will ensure longevity of the equipment…
28.04.20 The advantages of a forged stainless-steel product Since its creation by Henri Wichard in 1919, Wichard has specialized in forging stainless-steel parts. Forging has many advantages when it is used for the manufacture of stainless-steel fittings such…