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We are reaching the end of our regular season with three races remaining on the "local" schedule. Of course there is always frostbiting This site: http://www.newenglandsunfish.com/ will give you a good sense of what is going on. Joining the class will also help keep you in touch with...

Not for a few years. What a lot of fun that was! Great way to spend some time with the kids.

I assume you race because you think it is fun. If it's only fun if you're in the top 5 then there is only one solution...get over it! ;-) and focus on position in the boat and fast smooth transitions. If your ok in the middle of the pack then relax enjoy the race "off the edge" so to speak.

Why should we create yet another place to communicate about Sunfish?

So it sounds like you have 2 repairs. One inside the cockpit and one on the hull bottom. The classic "dropped on a rock" damage. As long as the spots are not spongy I would agree with the approach mentioned although gelcoat will create a better finish then the marine tex. If it is...

Now that was funny.

If you are north of boston I would suggest Lawrence community boating. They have a huge Sunfish fleet and the price is right.

I'm there! Paul

Sure, Hanger, cassette tape, electrical tape. Done. 6 inches hanger wire. loop one end. 6 inches cassette tape tied to loop. Tape straight end of wire to upper spar. Repeat as needed :-)

Here is what I ended up doing... I have a Harkin block base on the front lip of the cockpit. I removed the two nuts that held the base down, took off the backing plate, and put the grommet end of the hiking strap over the bolts. I had to hotmelt the strap between the grommets to make the...

I need to add a hiking strap to my late 80's fish. I have looked at the faq's and tips and techniques. I want to avoid the nut and bolt through the lip of the cubby. Has anyone put an inspection port in the cubby before. Either in the "floor" or side? I want to attach the fore end of the...

Sure, Read this forum. Get a copy of The Sunfish Bible from the class. Ask specific questions . Enjoy!

Chris, Take a look at this site for more inspiration: http://www.jaimezx.com/Boating/SunfishProject/index.html

not yet in Boston.

I would suggest looking at the racing schedule at the top of this forum. The New England section will list the clubs active enough to hold events. The Barrington YC comes to mind as a very active fleet. They hold a regional every year and the occasional National. They also have frostbiting.

having just gotten back from the NA's I can assure you that there is no end to the creative designs for trailers. head to a local regatta and look around. The schedule is on the top of this forum. The key is not to have too much spring weight so the boat doesn't bounce over every bump on the...

Sounds like your sail isn't balanced for the conditions. Take a look at the FAQ's for a tuning guide. With the adjustment of the gooseneck ( except in extreme weather) you will put far less pressure in the pintle and sail faster.

If you join the class their publication "the Windward Leg" just had an article on reefing and how to accomplish it while staying within the rules of the class. while you may not be interested in the rules the solution is very clever.

Sailing on the Hudson can be alot of fun. The wind can really tunnel down the river. With that said there are a few extra things to think about. 1: Current--the Hudson is quite tidal (even up where I used to sail opposite Kingston). Plan your sail accordingly. 2: Waves -- that wind combined...

If you are planning to race I would suggest rethinking. If you attach them "at the corners" then you eliminate those locations from your efforts to balance the boat fore and aft. I don't think you want to be sitting on them. If you are just sailing around then go for it. My boat still...