Roll-gybing for speed
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Roll gybing is faster than a conventional gybe, and offers better control of the sail crossing. The technique involves heeling the boat to windward and turning away from the wind, then pulling the sail across and switching sides before hiking the boat flat and trimming for speed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Hull & deck
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The hulls of most production sailboats are made of layers of glass-reinforced plastic, with the greatest laminate thickness where the most strength is needed. The steps involved in building a hull and a deck are described.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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One-designs shine in Key West
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The Key West Race Week held from Jan. 16-20, 1995, was topped by the Space Ranger team. The win was significant for a one-design class of Mumm 36s in only the second year of its production.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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