Wichard offers a new range of tethers called Proline. Available in 6 models with 1, 2 or 3 double action safety hooks. Ultra-light double action safety hook with large opening. The snap hook integrates the V-nose feature enabling to hook and unhook easily with one hand. Flat or elastic reflective webbing.  Overload indicator to comply with OSR regulation from World SailIng.
Compliant with ISO 12401:2009

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The Wichard Company was founded by Henri Wichard in Thiers in 1919. Today Wichard is recognized as one of worldwide marine hardware leaders. Thanks to its forging know-how, Wichard offers a comprehensive range of stainless steel products (shackles, snap hooks, pad eyes etc…) providing outstanding resistance and great aesthetics. Wichard provides also a comprehensive range of blocks (ball bearing, plain bearing, roller blocks), safety products (tethers and so on) as well as sailing accessories.

Wichard Groupe

High load Titanium Softpadeyes

The integration of hardware fittings on modern boats is a recurring
demand. These through-deck padeyes are specifically crafted to
blend seamlessly with the deck’s surface. Targeted for high-end
yachts of 50 feet and above, they cater to sailing boats prioritizing
aesthetics and performance.
The soft padeye can bear high loads with full 360° load orientation. Easy to install and remove, it integrates to the deck layout quickly and with no difficulty.
Wichard provides accessories that simplify installation. The titanium cap will be used during periods of non-use or winter storage. The special key makes it easy to open for textile installation.
Finally, made from titanium and stainless steel, it is both watertight and lightweight.
Specifications
• Comprehensive range of through-deck mounted padeyes
• For high load applications
• 360° orientation in load direction
• Easy installation and fast dismantling
• Waterproof and lightweight (titanium and stainless steel)
• Aesthetic solution and fully integrated to the deck layout
• Informative price: from 550€ excl. VAT

Black Offshore Rescue Knife

The new feature of this model is its black color, a design requested
by numerous skippers seeking both performance and aesthetics.
This product will also be showcased at the METS TRADE 2024, from November 19th to 21st.
Thanks to its serrated blade, the Offshore Rescue knife can cut through thick ropes – such as mooring lines – in just 2 seconds. The blade also includes an integrated shackle key. Moreover, its rounded tip helps avoid any risk of injury to those being rescued.
Made from corrosion-resistant materials, the Offshore Rescue knife is exceptionally durable. Its MA5 stainless steel blade has undergone extensive testing, including the Catra test (repeated
blade back-and-forth movements on paper).
Finally, the sheath has been designed for versatile attachment options to the sailor or the boat.
Its trigger secures the knife in the sheath. Since there is no predefined direction for inserting the blade, handling is intuitive and quick.
Specifications
• Fully serrated blade in MA5 stainless steel grade
(high corrosion resistance)
• Blade length: 72 mm ; Blade thickness: 3mm
• Rounded tip to prevent injuries
• Shackle key
• Grip for better handling
• Secure sheath for easy removal and replacement
• Black color
• Informative price: from 60€ excl. VAT

Onboard Wichard bracelets

At Wichard, we all wear one. These bracelets have become a symbol of our belonging to a company we’re proud of: one that champions French craftsmanship, quality, and durability.

What if you joined us in this mission, proudly wearing one of these beautiful bracelets yourself?

The Onboard bracelet is the result of a meticulous design process led by our Wichard team. Our goal was to create a high-quality item, resistant to water and the passage of time (in every sense of the word!), one that would appeal to even the most demanding (and stylish) nautical enthusiasts.
The Wichard snap hook (regardless of size) has been an iconic piece in our catalog since its creation in the 1970s in large part due to its versatility, meeting a wide range of fastening needs. Forged from 316L stainless steel, it combines strength, corrosion resistance, and sleek design, a fusion of performance and elegance. These qualities have earned it an excellent reputation, both dockside and beyond.
On the bracelet, the snap hook weighs just 6g and measures 25mm. You’ll notice two subtle engravings: an “F” for Forged on one side, and a “W” for Wichard on the other, both discreet and refined.
The snap hooks undergo a polishing process known as brillantage (polishing technique), which removes any unsightly microscopic roughness. Placed in a tumbler with fine abrasive media and polishing paste, they emerge gleaming under the effect of vibrations.
Through this process, each snap hook is transformed into a true work of art.
And should the need ever arise, you can always detach it and return it to its original function!

Beyond the snap hook, you can express your individuality through the cord. We've chosen three distinctly different colors: navy blue for those with the soul of a sailor, soft pink for the gentle-hearted, and bold orange for the daring and adventurous. Each person can find a style - and a bracelet - that speaks to them. This way, you can celebrate your originality without compromising on quality, sustainability, or support for local production.
In fact, true to our commitment to Made in France and local sourcing, we partnered with a neighboring company to produce the bracelet cord. The weaving mill is located in Vertolaye, just 40 km from our own factory in Thiers, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (France).

The mill is Gauthier Fils, specialists in braids, cords, and laces, with a 150-year history of weaving excellence. Since its founding, the company has grown and now exports its products worldwide. Its current director, Jean-Damien Gauthier, represents the fifth generation of weavers.
100 years of forging, 150 years of weaving, what better match could there be?
Finally, thanks to two sliding knots on the cord, each bracelet can be adjusted to fit any wrist size.
At Wichard, we are immensely proud of these brilliant little creations that embody our commitment. We look forward to seeing them on your wrists soon.

Put on a piece of our story, one that symbolizes both our heritage and our future.

Thank you for your trust.

Wichard offers a new range of tethers called Proline. Available in 6 models with 1, 2 or 3 double action safety hooks. Ultra-light double action safety hook with large opening.

Wichard 2024_Proline

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Wichard Proline Safety tethers : new ranges

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Proline safety tethers tried and tested

Proline : Compliant with ISO 12401:2009 Double safety snap hook meeting EN362:2004

Wichard offers a new range of tethers called Proline. Available in 6 models with 1, 2 or 3 double action safety hooks. Ultra-light double action safety hook with large opening. The snap hook integrates the V-nose feature enabling to hook and unhook easily with one hand. Flat or elastic reflective webbing.  Overload indicator to comply with OSR regulation from World SailIng.
Compliant with ISO 12401:2009

Proline - new range of tethers

New range of tethers called Proline ; Ultra-light double action safety hook with large opening.

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Show your passion with Onboard, the marine bracelet by Wichard.
Blending elegance and authenticity, this bracelet pairs a French-made cord (blue, orange, or pink) with a Wichard snap hook forged in our workshops. More than just an accessory, it’s a nod to the maritime world and to French craftsmanship. Lightweight, water-resistant, hand-made and stylish, it’s the perfect companion both at sea and on shore. Delivered in a pouch stamped Wichard, ideal for a gift
Set sail on the adventure!

Onboard Bracelet

Blending elegance and authenticity, this bracelet pairs a French-made cord (blue, orange, or pink) with a Wichard snap hook forged in our workshops.

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