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This may be a silly question but is there a point where the only way you will get faster is by being fitter? I noticed last time I was out that when I ease- hike- trimmed constantly in the puffs going up wind, I went considerably faster. However,my arms were like jelly afterwards and my stomach...

Why is it that , according to the US sailing's portsmouth yardstick numbers, a 4.7( pn95.4), is considered faster than a radial(96.7)??? Is there something I am missing about the USA handicap system, because there seems to be quite a few boats that the British system say are faster than others...

Any ideas for a UK handicap rating for a Sunfish? How does it compare with other boats, is it similar in performance to any other international class so we can make a comparison for UK handicap fleet sailing. Cheers Nicko

Our frostbite series starts next week which I would like to compete in. I am brushing up on my sailing skills and am tempted to have a go at perfecting sailing by the lee. All I have read so far seems to be explaining how helpful it can be in waves. Can it be used to good effect in flat water...

So it is windy, I am planing towards the down wind mark with the cunningham, outhaul and vang all eased,the centreboard half up, sitting out and generally loving the speed, picking up a few places as I go. Then, all too quickly I am at the mark, I have to pull on three sail control lines and...

Can anyone help ou an old Limey? We have a Sunfish in our handicap fleet and I am not sure if it is sailing on the right handicap. I know a laser Radial is 1101 over here but I can't find an equivalent handicap for the sunfish. All I can find is that a Radial is 96.7 and a Sunfish 99.6 but I am...

My club put on a great race training session today. We went out and sailed a short course with a single lap that took about 10 mins to complete, just so we could practice starts roundings and finishes.We must have done a dozen races! It was a lovely warm day here, the first of the year,and the...

Just wondering on your opinions re: clip on wind indicators. Are they a good idea? Do you use one? Should I have one while learning to race or will it just confuse things? All advice gratefully received. Cheers Nicko

Just been reading a very long thread about true wind , apparent wind and boat speed that got me thinking... When going upwind and a puff hits(apparent wind becoming more free) I can either, ease the sheet and keep sailing in the same direction and accelerate,trimming as I get faster - or -...

This may be a no brainer but here goes anyway. I have been offered to crew for the winter handicap series at our club. My initial thoughts were 'no way! I didn't just go buy a laser to spend the winter pulling someone elses jib sheet' But then I found out the guy is an ex- national and...

I have recently bought a laser which was fitted with the cunni and outhaul upgrades. After regular capsizes while gibing I have decided I need the vang upgrade also. Here in the UK I cannot find one for less than $320(£160) delivered. I was wondering if there was anywhere to get hold of them a...