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    Boat Names

    I named my boat Tang for several reasons: 1. It is from the 70's when the powdered drink was prevelant 2. The hull is a horrible color of orange that defies any other description 3. There is a fish called the Tang (weak, I know) 4. You can make alot of double entredre jokes out of it. If...
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    Best way to spend $150 US on clothing

    Got $150-200 US ready to spend supporting my Laser sailing habit. Want to know what you think is the best way to spend it. Here are some relevant facts: Sailing venue: racing, Cheasapeake Bay Conditions: Water 40-80 F, wind highly variable 0-30 kts. Skill level: Intermediate, new to...
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    Media somewhat gusty day

    If you haven't already, you should look at Dick Tilman's book for some ways to increase the purchase on your outhaul/vang It also describes ways to get the vang on tight using the old, nasty 3:1 deal. Personally, I spent the $200 for the new 15:1 vang because I wanted to race. Incidentally...
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    Media somewhat gusty day

    1. Get a radial rig unlesss you want more of the same, and/or 2. Depower your sail! How about some vang, outhaul, cunny? It's pretty clear that w/o any vang when you ease the main, the sail is powering up bigtime making it all worse. Cunningham will take draft forward easing the pressure...

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