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Modern navigation is still based on simple gestures. Tacking a sheet, operating a winch, mooring a boat. But these repeated actions remain demanding, especially with a small crew. This is where the Italian company Easysea comes in. Since its creation in 2019 in Naples, the company has been developing deck equipment with a clear objective. Simplify maneuvers and reduce sailor effort.
A company born of sailing experience
Easysea is first and foremost an engineering laboratory applied to the nautical industry. The company's development is based on a constant dialogue with sailors, whether yachtsmen or racers. EasySea brings together a community of 3,000 users who provide feedback, amounting to thousands of pieces of information crucial to the development and fine-tuning of a new product.
This approach has a direct influence on product design. Equipment is not born of a simple theoretical idea. They're the result of observations made during mooring maneuvers, sail management and deck traffic.
Today, the company boasts an international presence and recognition in the field of nautical design. Several products have won awards at the DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE in Amsterdam.
Accessories designed to reduce physical effort
Easysea's technical logic is based on a simple principle. Improve the quality of life on board by reducing the effort required for maneuvers. The equipment developed by the brand aims to transform repetitive physical gestures into simpler, safer actions. Ergonomic handles, modular systems and compact components are at the heart of the design.
An emblematic example is the Flipper folding crank handle. When not in use, it remains integrated into the winch drum. This design reduces the risk of bumping or snagging, and speeds up certain maneuvers. The system also improves grip and effort transmission. The mechanical gesture becomes more precise and requires less force.
A modular system for deck fittings
Modularity is another key aspect of Easysea's development. In particular, the brand has developed the Jake, a multifunctional gaff. This device is based on interchangeable heads which allow a single accessory to be used for different deck operations. The aim is twofold. To reduce the amount of equipment stored on board, and to facilitate access to the right accessories during maneuvers.
This logic is in line with a trend observed on modern sailboats. Storage space is limited, and each piece of equipment has to fulfil several functions.
Easysea is also interested in sheet control systems. The Olli Block opening block is one of the answers offered by the brand. This system is designed to manage the loads exerted on deck lines while limiting mechanical stress on the equipment. It is designed to reduce friction and rope wear.
The technology incorporates an anti-shock structure designed to absorb the stresses experienced during maneuvering. Installation does not require complex dismantling, facilitating maintenance and adaptation to different bridge configurations.
An inflatable gangway for easy on-board access
Easysea is also working on onboard comfort equipment. The Way2 inflatable gangway illustrates this approach. Unlike conventional rigid gangways, this model uses a high-pressure structure made from Drop Stitch materials. This technique, widely used in inflatable paddles, produces a rigid structure when inflated.
This makes the gangway lighter and easier to store. When deflated, it takes up little space on board, yet retains sufficient rigidity to ensure safe boarding. Another special feature is that its surface can also be used as a floating platform or as a relaxation mattress at anchor.
