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Why is it that it's almost May and the Sunfish Class still hasn't published the regatta schedule?

I’ve seen questions in a number of threads regarding spar transport tubes. I thought I’d pass on some info that might be useful. Most people use the white SCH 40 PVC pipe. The 8” size has a wall thickness of .322 in and weighs about 5.5 #/ft. It’s good stuff, but, it’s heavy and...

The Gust-adjust variations of the Jens rig seem like a good idea. I’ve fiddled with them, but, having to use the end of halyard to make the loop results in kind of a messy arrangement. The need for the doubled line to haul it up the spar results in an overly long halyard which is awkward to...

This applies to the trailer design thread, but I thought I's post it separately. I have a great way to unload or load an upside down boat by your self. Three photos are attached. I made sort of a removable, swiveling boom out of black pipe that goes in the front of the trailer as shown in...

I broke off the bottom four inches of my board, right about where the metal rods end. I bought a new one but I’d like to fix the broken one. If anyone has repaired one, I’d appreciate any info on how they went about it and how it worked out. Bill McInnis

The comments I’ve heard about the Worlds were that, generally, it was very well organized and run. The only adverse comment was that the starting lines were much too short, making it overly difficult to get a fair start. I think that this is fairly common at Sunfish regattas (in spite of the...

There have been a number of complaints in the “things you would like to see improved” thread. I made some too. We shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that no boat (Class) is perfect and most of the problem areas with the sunfish are fairly minor. I have a 2006 and I think it’s a great boat and...

Reading the rules carefully, it’s not clear to me that strengthening the blue centerboard stops by through-bolting or by some other means is prohibited. If they do sometimes fall off then that design is a safety hazard. This is supported by the fact that the handle design has been changed by...

There has been quite a bit of discussion in the forum on the cost of attending the Worlds and the effect on attendance. I think there’s more to it than just the Worlds. I think the cost of attending all of the major events is keeping the attendance down. I live in Massachusetts and I attend...

I’m planning to go to the mid-winters & masters. Does anyone know of any Sunfish sailing on the weekend before? Either the Melbourne or Tampa/Fort Myers area would be good.