Ive always been a fan of having max off marks on my control lines, mostly with the cunningham and outhaul... With the vang , I like to leave a little extra, maybe 4-6 inches after max off, so I can blow out the leech just a little bit more if conditions lighten up and I need to sail WAY by the...
I swear by my Costas... Theyre 'spensive, but theres no way to describe how awesome the lenses are... I have a few pairs of Brine blue/green mirror 580G's, and they have yet to see a scratch on the lens... The 400's would most likely suit you just find for sailing, while being cheaper too! I...
Mr. Bill, I never used the stock lines that came with my vang cunningham or outhaul, but this still applies. I tie a very small bowline or a one-design knot, which is an overhand knot as a stopper, then an overhand to secure it. Its very low profile and leaves ample room to crank on the vang. If...
If you ever leave your board in the boat when youre not sailing it, make sure you lay it flat on the deck, otherwise the foam heats up and warps the trailing edge of the board. Washing it every time youre out is a given, and do your best not to rest it or knock it on the trailing edge tip at the...
Hey guys! Its been a while since ive posted, since then ive moved from Southwest Florida to New York for college... Im really looking forward to college sailing, as ill be doing both keelboat and dinghie. BUT being from Florida, the only gear I have is spray top/pants, a few warm longsleeve...
Ive got a Fredriksen block that ive used for years! I move it from boat to boat, because I love it that much! I believe Ronstan bought Fredriksen a few years ago, but they make the exact same block, just with the Ronstan sticker on it! Its listed here as the Ronstan 60mm. Yes, its very...
Hey guys, im in need of some new blocks for my cunningham/outhaul deck blocks. Ive had both the harken and holt blocks numerous times, but after a few months, they get very stiff, and sometimes siezed up... I wash my boat with freshwater every time I sail just so you know... My question is, is...
Hahahaha, pretty much the same thing happened here! My club bought 3 brand new lasers, with all the toppings! :D I sailed it today, and the GRP blades are AMAZING!
Hey guys! I just wanted to see what my fellow laser sailors wanted for christmas!
For me, some Zhik microskin pants, GoPro Hero 2 Camera and some extra money at APS are on the top of my list! :D
I always try and turn away when I see a big shot of spray coming, but also, if im continuously getting wet, I never have a problem with the spray drying on my glasses... I hope this makes sense! :D
This happens almost ALL the time down here in Florida. I usually try and find a spot on the line thats towards the end of the pack, so not on the wrong side, but not IN the pack where you cant even move. Once the gun goes, I do my own thing, and go as fast as humanly possible :D To recover from...
Hey guys, me again!
I ordered new sail numbers, and in my past experiences, I always get wrinkles on the 8's. Do you guys have tips on how to make things pretty?! My number is 188142, and im also putting on country letters at the bottom. Thanks guys :D
Ive heard that if you change tacks while in the 3 boatlength circle, your automatically have no rights as to room... And, ive been in this situation, where I was protested... The jury came out saying that I put myself in that situation, which puts the other boat as right of way boat...
http://www.sailinganarchy.com/fringe/2011/how%20did%20this%20happen.jpg
I found this on Sailing Anarchy this morning... Just kinda wondering how the heck this is possible?! hahaha
Rooster did a great article on how to read a compass... http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=comp&Store_Code=1
I have the Silva 103 compass too, Its the one with 0-19, and the full 360 degree ticks. I put an up arrow and a down arrow on the sides of the compass, and that...
Hey everyone!
I just unflaked my new full, I got it from my old coach, whose had it for a few years, and when I bought it, he told me it was the "old" style cut... It looks the exact same as all of my other practice sails, and its definitely less than 5 years old. Is there truth to this...
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