Ording Blockmakers;
50 years of
craftsmanship

Where tradition meets modern day technology

For over 50 years, we have delivered the world’s largest assortment of hand made wooden blocks including blocks for classic yachts, traditional ships, motor yachts and tallships, as well as deck hardware and a variety of bindings.

Every block is made with care. This way, we can take on custom orders for any type of ship and assure the absolute best quality that can stand the test of time.

The blocks are available in a variety of sizes, types of wood, using traditional methods in combination with modern day techniques, knowledge, and innovations.

about us

Close-up of a vintage pully system with a wooden wheel, metal hook, and thick rope, on a boat or similar structure.

Blocks

Blocks for classic and motor yachts, traditional sailing ships and tallships, for intensive and long-term use. We supply a large range of durable wooden blocks for sailing ships all over the world. We make all blocks in different sizes, wood types and hardware.

A collection of wooden and metal pepper shakers and condiment dispensers arranged on a pink surface.

our blocks

Hardware

For classic and traditional sailing ships, custom work for masts, booms, spars and deck hardware. In our metal workshop we make seawater resistant hardware for every ship in stainless steel and aluminum-bronze.

A brass navigation compass and a brass night lantern on a wooden surface outside on a boat deck.

our hardware

References

As a passionate owner of a unique sailing ship, you want the best products for your ship. See here a selection of ships that have trusted us with our blocks and hardware.

A wooden sailing yacht named Cariad with its sails furled, sailing in calm waters near rocky islands.

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In collaboration with Paul Spooner Design we launched a range of 3D printed hardware under the name Orca Yacht Hardware. The range of blocks, tracks and cars have been designed with the Spirit of Tradition and Classic yacht market in mind, but would be equally at home on any deck where style and aesthetics are as important as performance.

3D printed hardware

Close-up of a silver and black stapler with a shiny metallic finish on a white background.

about 3D printing

Leatherwork

For a truly luxurious finish, we produce wooden ash hoops and blocks with leather covers. The leatherwork is hand made in France with the greatest quality and care by our good friend Paola Cinquanta. The advantage to have blocks covered in leather is that the blocks are better protected against damage.

A vintage leather baseball glove with a metal tag, hanging by white ropes against a clear blue sky.

Customization

A bespoke engraving in bronze or stainless steel coins can be done entirely in your own style with a name or logo. There are many different possibilities to consider, all produced with the greatest care and skill in our own workshop.

Close-up of a circular metal sign with a bird and the text 'Willow Wren 1886' on it, being held by a person with ropes and a boat in the background.

Stad Amsterdam

The largest rigging project we have undertaken. This clipper required more than 750 blocks to hoist and operate all sails.

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Willow Wren

Built in 1886 by Summers & Payne; during a recent restoration we supplied the aluminum-bronze winches, blocks and bronze fittings

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Helena

Built in 1875 and one of the oldest iron barges from the Netherlands still sailing. We supplied blocks made from elm, executed in traditional external binding

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Cariad

Built in 1896 by Summers & Payne, Cariad recently underwent a full restoration for which we supplied all blocks in Teak

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