Turning the corners
Article Abstract:
Rounding corners in a sailboat involves proper planning and communication with crew. Important considerations include raising the pole, attaching the spinnaker gear, hiking the windward rail with the gybe set requiring gybing first and then setting the chute.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
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Upgrades for the lightweight crew
Article Abstract:
There are ways of improving the lead time of a lightweight sailboat and much of it may be developed by experimenting with different equipment combinations. Improtant considerations involve mainsheet and traveler, vang, foot stops, outhauls and winches.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
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