[Milestones]

Horst Schuldt, master sail maker, managed the company from 1962. During this time the first aluminium masts for dinghies and boats for Olympic competitors were built and increasingly ranked as the sought-after standard

It was thanks to Horst Schuldt’s success as a dragon sailor in national and international regattas, that many decided to use Reckmann sails and masts for their own boats.

Successfully pursuing mast building, including for the sail yacht (SY) ‘RUBIN’.

Reckmann masts successfully fitted on the Admirals Cup sail yachts 'DUVA', 'RUBIN', 'JAN POTT' and 'SAUDADE'.

One of the worlds’s first systems in the market … which became very important for the industry.

Production of the first mainsail and headsail furling systems, which quickly became established with quality shipyards like Nautor and Baltic.

The RF90-5 prototype is installed on the A&R Yacht 'Extra Beat’ by the successful designer German Frers. The system represents today’s standard on most of the super yachts.

The hydraulic RF90 headsail furling system launched into the market in four sizes.

The successful RS2000 launched into the market: Setting a new standard for manual furling systems

With the RF90-7 the age of the very big superyachts began for Reckmann in the furler business. The RF 90-7 was the beginning of large-size furling technologies, which lead to the boom in the mega sailing yacht business.

In use today on many super yachts such as SYs 'TIARA', 'KOKOMO', 'RED DRAGON' and 'PINK GIN’.

New development of the below deck furling system UDx for performance-oriented yachts.

The world’s first ball beard stick-slip-free deck bearing fitting is especially developed for below deck furler constructions and prevents a strong bending moment at tacking. Also comfort and safety is enhanced towards classic constructions. Also today (January 2018) this innovation is leading in the world …

This invention of a combined stay tensioning cylinder and a furling unit as a sleek, compact unit was revolutionary. And it is still today one of the “hidden inventions by Reckmann”, which is been imitated by competitors.

The innovative floating tack arrangement developed by Reckmann offers the advantage of fine adjusting the luff tension also under use of a hooked-halyard system. The whole system prevents mast compression, which lead to higher stability, more control und efficient power.

Was ready early in 2010. The newly developed RF90-7.5 was installed in ‘Kokomo’, 'Aglaia' and 'Vertigo'. During the first sea trials the new features e.g. luff cunningham swivel and real time adjuster, proved their worth. Further development of the RF90-7.5 was necessary as the demands on functionality and cost increased with modern 60m performance cruisers. Result: Nominated for the Super Yacht award.

Reckmann celebrates 120 successful years.

Reckmann takes over rigging components from Holmatro to extend its portfolio with hydraulic cylinders, pumps and powerpacks.

Reckmann’s product portfolio for electric and hydraulic drives for furling booms extended with the takeover of the Dutch company NSM.

This take over made it possible for Reckmann to break into the fascinating sun-shade systems market.

The RF90-8.5 is Reckmann’s largest head-sail furling system and our newest milestone. With probably the largest torque in the market, a completely new developed, redundant engine concept, it started successful in the market of 60m+ yachts. The self-locking, the integrated hydraulic valve technologies and the bending free toggle are further highlights of this innovative new furling system.