Freestanding sail power
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Freestanding rigs have no stays or shrouds and are designed for cruising sailboats. They are found on Windsurfers, Lasers, and Sunfish boats and have proven their efficiency, although the stayed rigs remain popular. How to handle a boat with a freestanding rig is described.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Cruising the fast lane
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The Fox 50, designed by Jean Marie Finot, combines the speed of a racing sail boat with the comfort, seaworthiness, and good handling of a cruise boat. The Fox 50 is wide with a water ballast, yet has a comfortable interior with cruising amenities.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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The 20-knot sit-down dinghy
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The equipment and design requirements for achieving speed in a sit-down dinghy are described, with focus on the importance of having a balanced rig and a sail made of lightweight material.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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