As part of the Race Team, my availability during the event will be limited, but I'd love to meet you. Please do come and say hello.

Order Fulfilment During the Event

Between 14 and 26 May, our order fulfilment capacity will be reduced while we're on-site. However, we're bringing substantial stock of our standard components, so most orders can still be processed. We'll handle straightforward orders from the venue, so please order as usual and we'll do our best to get them out.

Specialist items like Start Boxes and bespoke custom orders will need to wait until we return to normal operations.

On-Site Support & Innovation

We're bringing a small 3D printer to the event for emergency repairs. If you experience a breakage during competition and need a creative solution, find us and we'll help get you back on the water.

We'll also have plenty of new products and improved designs on display—we can't wait to share what we've been working on with you all.

Fair winds and following seas.

Our aim is to create a one-stop-shop for all your component needs and bit by bit we are getting there.

The main "Improvement" we have made this week is to our printed Clew Fitting . The older design could be over tightened to prevent it moving on the spar, but now it will snug up tight without needing the bolt that holds the clew of the sail to be too tight.

Another item we revised was the Proteus mast heel. A very small change here to help the heel account for mast rake.

On the "New" product side we have pulled out an Adjustable Fairlead design from our archives and, after some tweaking, made it available in the shop.

Then we created a mast heel for the Vickers mast step. Thank you to that regular customer of our that pushed me to do this, you know who you are.

Finally we have had added a z-hook and jib boom counterweights to our shop. We do not manufacture these ourselves, but we buy them in and resell them with a small markup. It's all about making everything available in one place.

Thank you to all those Customers who visited our shop this week, whether you browsed, purchased or left us a review, we greatly appreciate your interest and custom.

Next week we hope to bring you some good news on a new winch drum that we are working on. Keep watching, a number of you have asked us to do this, I only hope we can satisfy your wishes.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Regards

Wayne

Firstly, we must express our gratitude to the MYA for providing us with our own Forum space to support our business. The MYA makes significant contribution to all stakeholders in Radio and Free Sailing, and we are sincerely appreciative of their support.

Thank You to Our Customers

We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone who has chosen to become a customer of Cat Components. Your continued support and the positive feedback you share are genuinely valued and greatly appreciated.

Our Background

Cat Components was established in 2025 after Nigel Brown of Catsails and I began working together to address several rig component challenges we were facing. It soon became clear that these issues were not unique to us, as many others we spoke to were experiencing similar difficulties. Initially, we promoted our products via Catsails.co.uk and towards the end of 2025 we made the decision to launch a separate online store for components and additional 3D printed products, CatComponents.co.uk . This allowed Catsails to continue to focus on the sails and accessories which it has successfully supplied for many years.

Product Development and Customer Engagement

Our range of products is continually growing, and we actively welcome input from both current and prospective customers. Whether you have suggestions for improvements or ideas for new products, we encourage you to get in touch with us at info@catcomponents.co.uk . We are eager to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

We are committed to serving the UK and international Radio and Free Sailing community for many years to come.