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  1. Wavedancer

    ILCA 6 Worlds

    Results after day 1 have been posted: https://2024ilca6women.ilca-worlds.org/ Looks like one race only today (1/5): https://jpvm.org/results/2024/ILCA_6_Worlds/womens_results.html
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    What about Flex Seal and similar Gorilla products?

    By now you will probably have seen TV ads for the Flex Seal line of products for sealing and waterproofing. Gorilla appears to market similar products, I think. Have any of you actually used one of these products and if so, what kind of repairs did you do and what was the outcome? Thanks from...
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    News  PanAm games (in Chile)

    Sunfish racing is included in the ongoing PanAm games in Chile, both for the ladies and the men. For the USA, Conner Blouin and Amanda Callahan are the representatives. Canada is represented by Parkhill in the men's division. The first day wasn't a happy one for the US team :( but Parkhill did...
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    Pin on vang tang

    With cold fingers it's nice to just use a Fastpin to attach the vang (Harken) to the vang tang on the mast. However, I have had two 'failures' recently with the pin coming out while sailing. This is pretty disastrous because one can't fix this on the water (without outside help). Moreover, the...
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    Some REALLY good news regarding LEGAL (race) sails and spars

    Sunfish Class Association - BREAKING NEWS March 10, 2023
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    Hook, strap or line to attach clew to boom?

    Trying to pick up some advice from the pros. I really like the ability to unhook the clew of the sail as I get close to a dock so that I can drift in and make fast. For me, the (Harken) clew hook has worked well, but it may not be super secure in big wind. I find a clew strap difficult to undo...
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    Gelato con panna; 2022 Sunfish Worlds

    This year’s Sunfish Worlds are about to begin. The competition will be on Lake Garda, near Torbole (Northern Italy), a gorgeous place from the pictures and a well-known mecca for high-level sailing events. Some notes, which may be off-base (totally). Originally, Laser Performance had promised...
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    Start at the 2022 Sunfish Nationals, Hyannis, MA

    Not my picture; but one of the best Sunfish ones I have ever seen. Due thanks to the photographer! Yes, that's about 81 boats
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    Look who is there?

    LP recently introduced a new single hander, built in Portugal. They called it the PortStar. They are showing the boat at the current RYA dinghy show (near London). But what's that 'thing' in the background? It does look like LP hasn't given up on marketing the Sunfish in the European market. Hurrah!
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    Rounding the leeward mark?

    Assume one has to jibe prior to the next upwind leg, about 10 knots of wind and a bunch of other boats nearby. What's the best time to lower the daggerboard? About a boat length away from the mark, or earlier? There's so much to do and I have only two hands...
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    50th Sunfish Worlds

    One hundred expert racers on the line in Sarasota (FL) tomorrow (Monday 10/25). Who do you favor for the win; one of the prior Words Champs? There are quite a few of them. Participants are about evenly distributed between the US and other countries; I counted Bahamas 1 Bonaire 7 Chili 7...
  12. Wavedancer

    ID this clone please

    The For Sale section shows a boat that, I think, is a Sunfish clone. Antique Sunfish Sailboat | SailingForums.com Can someone please identify what it is? Thanks! :)
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    VIDEOS!

    Our friend Lee Montes just posted another video on his YouTube channel that should be of interest to many of us. How to Rig A Racing Sunfish Sailboat | Sunfish Sailing - YouTube In fact, all the videos on his channel have good info, whether you are a hardy racer or a beginner Sunfish sailor.
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    2021 Sunfish North Americans at Lake Norman

    Over eighty boats racing; that's an excellent turnout. After Day 1, Jose Hernandez (from Guatemala) is leading with Caterina Romero (from Peru) in second. Full results: Sunfish North American Championship : Lake Norman Yacht Club (regattanetwork.com) Anyone on this Forum participating?
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    Three free (!) Sunfish hulls on Cape Cod (MA)

    Were posted (by East Sandwich Bob) on the Sunfish Sailor forum Would be a shame to send them to fiberglass heaven...
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    American Magic

    Needs another hull. Anyone?
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    Dick Tillman passed away on October 15, 2020

    It is my sad duty to report that Dick passed away the morning of October 15 with his three daughters by his side. He received many accolades over the years as a true Corinthian sailor and a (world class) champion in more classes than almost anyone. Dick may be best known for his book on...
  18. Wavedancer

    Rudderless...

    Quite some time ago, I was in a week-long Laser 'camp' with an instructor who told us to practice 'rudderless' sailing. Not really rudderless, because the rudder was left in the water, but we did tie the tiller with shock cord to the strap. No hands on the tiller, obviously. It was a good...
  19. Wavedancer

    Spindle on Trailex SUT-200-S trailer axle?

    Trailex has changed the suspension of its 'classic' Sunfish trailer (SUT-200-S) and has run out of certain replacement parts for this version. The shop that services my trailer told me that one of the spindles on the axle needs to be replaced, but Trailex doesn't have the part (anymore). What...
  20. Wavedancer

    Mast cleat without drilling holes

    I would like to find out how to attach a cleat for the halyard without making holes in the mast. Sounds a bit crazy, but I will be chartering a new (!) fish from LP and the company doesn't want me to drill holes in the mast. The cleat will carry a heavy load because the boat will be sailed in...

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