Redefining the performance cruiser
Article Abstract:
The International Offshore Rule encouraged the addition of more volume to performance-oriented cruising sailboats in the 1970s, and a trend toward comfort began. Lighter construction has made cruisers faster despite increased size, and the wing keel has increased efficiency.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The navigation news
Article Abstract:
The US Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard are installing more GPS reference stations for more complete coverage of North American waters. Basic GPS receivers have become inexpensive, costing $200 or less.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Autopilots: straightening out the reliability question
Article Abstract:
A boat's autopilot must be chosen according to the size of the boat and its location on the boat. Instructions for fine-tuning a pilot and for solving interference problems are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Electrifying performance. The class of '96. Servo-pendulum savvy
- Abstracts: Goal setting and performance in a novel coordination task: mediating mechanisms. Goal setting in sport and exercise: a reaction to Locke
- Abstracts: Head of the class. Ahead of their time. Pure Shelly
- Abstracts: Pool-bound match racing. Around the world at 60: the new Whitbread boats. Challenging the globe