Learning from the other side of the traveler
Article Abstract:
A helmsman describes moving to the twing position as member of the crew of a J/24 performance sailboat. The experience gave him an appreciation of the teamwork involved in sailboat racing and a closer view of racing action.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Campaigning a Tuckup
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A racing sailor describes sailing a Tuckup in the Constitution Cup, an annual competition for vintage craft. The Tuckup design features fast lines and high sail area-displacement ratios, making it an exciting boat to sail.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Trial by jury rig
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A veteran sailboat racer narrates some of the repairs he made onboard his boat, Hunter's Child, while participating in the 1995 BOC Challenge. He had to deal with broken spars, riggings and holes in the deck.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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