Sailing hints
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Jan '10
22nd
STARTING RACES Races shall be started by using the following signals. Times shall be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded. Signal Flag & Sound Mi...
Jan '10
22nd
By Paul Tanner On the beats I had the traveller about 1 foot from the end of the track and the main sheeted block to block. I concentrated on driving the boat through the waves and hiking out hard in the gusts. When the gusts were really strong I tended to point up higher and wait for it to pass, t...
Jan '10
22nd
Sprint 15 boat setup 28-04-10 measurement is from halyard shackle pin to top of traveller track. ↓↓↓ ↓↓↓ forestay shroud pin feet/inches mm forestay ...
Jan '10
22nd
Batten Ends from Keith The batten ends that I use for my sail are now available from Spinnaker Chandlery, price £3.37 each, although quite expensive I think they're excellent. For more information talk to Keith at the Club ...
Jan '10
22nd
New quick release trapeze hook It's innovative, it's simple, it's effective and it will save lives. A new Quick Release Trapeze Hook has been invented by international skiff sailor and sailing coach Raimondo Tonelli. It has been developed and manufactured by Sea Sure and is now in ...
Jan '10
22nd
Goldfinch covers are a good bet, much stronger than the laser ones & cheaper. Dart 15 Full £160 Tramp Cover £90
Jan '10
22nd
They are all Holt Parts which can be acquired from Spinnaker in Bembridge.The Large Hatch Cover is Part no HA 537W ( W denotes white) this includes the the ring that is riveted to the boat. £5.71. The Small Hatch Cover is Part no HA 337W again with the fixing ring. £3.74. The Hatch Cov...
Jan '10
22nd
RWO Block (Cat. No. 70-7224) - Current price £24.92 (Block with Jammer) RWO Single Pulley Block w/becket (Cat. No. 70-7202) £3.88 If you also use a twisted shackle through the sail cringle,this will align the top pulley block correctly,and eliminate the need for an extra top swivel fit...
Jan '10
22nd
The new Jib Sheet arrangement The blocks are just normal small ones able to take from between 5mm to 7mm rope for the main sheet.The small bridle is is 3mm rope (mylar or similar).Jib Sheet length 8ish MetersBridle Length 1.9Meters...
