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    Is rudder rake worth the trouble of replacing bottom gudgeon?

    Noticed recently how elongated the hole in the bottom (plastic) rudder gudgeon is getting. With a very tight traveller and a metal protected flat carbon tiller the traveller does not saw the tiller in half but the effective rake of the blade moves aft quite a bit as the traveller presses the...
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    Some serious discussion about technique differences Standard and Radial

    Next year I will officially rate as a Great Master (Damb it) and at around 65Kg and less than Scheit height I am facing the reality that in other than Lake conditions I am likely to need to move to a radial to stay competitive - but not all radial sailors are light and they like to 'reach' to...
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    Radial Foot Flap - any advice

    I am an old Laser sailor exploring the possibilities of the radial rig to keep somewhat competitive at 65kg and under 6ft. In flat water and gusty conditions maybe up to 16 kts I have experienced annoying and excessive 'motor boating' of the foot of the radial sail I have. this doesn't seem...

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