I usually have trouble also and I end up having to slam it in with a lot of wiggling. It helps to make sure there is no sand or anything else on any connecting parts... getting it wet helps. Generally the pins aren't straight, they have a bend in them. By angling the pin bach and forth you...
I just got a 'new' radial, one from 2000 (or so) and I'm curious if anyone has preferences on what kind of vang system they have. My dad has a 15:1 on his full rig, but he never seems to need it. Is it worth having or is there some other kind that would be better? Any input would be appreciated...
I've been wondering for a while now about the ages people started to sail. Most people I know started sailing around 7-8 years old but I also now a few that just got started around 50 years. I started 7 months ago at age 13, how about you?
Thanks for all your advice... I sail US Sabots which are similar to opti's, but in my opinion, better! I agree that I should challange myself and most of my friends agree that I should sail in B's.
Anymore comments would be appreciated
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I've got a regatta coming up this Sunday, and I still haven't decided which fleet I am going to sail in. There will be three fleets, 'A' being the most advanced, 'B' in the middle, and 'C', the beginners. I've mostly sailed as a C fleeter, and I have won a major regatta as a C, but my parents...
Hey everyone
I'm relativly new to the sailing comunity, having only started sailing last spring in US Sabots. I love sailing my dads laser becuase its so much faster than my own boat. But has anyone noticed that a Sabot is actually faster than a laser in really light winds (0-2 knots)? I noticed...
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