While sailing last night, winds 8 to 12, puff comes in, trim hike, not over powered, trying to bite to weather, stall, other boats point higher and have speed. Controls set out haul hand length, no Cunningham, kicker only slack out. Any suggestions appreciated..
I need some videos on downwind sailing, btl properly without death roll. I have found like reading the rules sometimes the way it is explained it is diffcult to understand. I am looking for that video that will flip the switch for a very dim light bulb.
I am planning a gear swap and rigging equip party for local Colorado Laser dudes. Casual early season get together for old timers and trying to get the new owners excited about our upcoming season. Anyone done this before, any suggestions or ideas would be welcomed
I have been considering buying hiking paints but need some feed back from all these great minds. I am 58 yo, working out hard at the gym this winter to get in better shape formthis summer. Are they worthnthe added support.
Thanks in advance for your input
I have found that I am chasing that point where my outside tell tale is flapping, then my inside one is flapping, and then I stall. Is there a "boat set up" that opens up the gruv??
I have sailed with the metal outhaul slide for about a month and with the local beach launch and sand I don't think its the best for my location (it binds a lot with any dirt grit etc.) I am thinking of removing it and going back to a boom strap. I want to keep the "hook" set up and possibly the...
Ok I have watched the rooster video and had a good day practicing my down wind and gybing on Friday. Back to it today in 10-12 kn. Any tricks on NOT getting the main sheet caught every time on the transom. I saw some boats that grab the mainsheet traveler and throw it across. I don't like the...
Hey, I love all the smarts here. I have a 96 wt all the upgrades. My outhall, a metal sleeve over the boom wont slide. It might just be sand or grit. Any suggestions on lub for this problem.
I was sailing last weekend in mod wind. Trying to learn the carving down wind style whch includes sailing by the lee. My sail went forward of the mast and it was wet, cold and ugly. Does anyone tie a stopper knot in the main sheet to avoid the main going so far out? I have heard of it in the...
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