The venerable riding sail
Article Abstract:
The tendency of sailboats to drift at anchor during sudden changes in wind direction can be remedied by using a small, inexpensive riding sail when using a second anchor is not feasible. Detailed diagrams and instructions on installation are given.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Optimizing your boat for PHRF
Article Abstract:
Racing sailors can increase the speed of their boats by using hard-drying racing bottom paint, adjusting deck layout, tuning the rig, reducing weight and changing instruments and sail inventory.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Getting max speed from asymmetrical sails
Article Abstract:
Asymmetrical spinnakers can improve a racing sailboat's performance when the the wind is forward off the beam. Tips for rigging, gybing, lowering and trimming an asymmetrical sail are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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