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Mast Tuning

Posted on December 27th, 2015

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Posted on November 12th, 2015

To help minimise your losses you need to sail your boat to its target boat speeds. Jonty Sherwill asked designer Mark Mill...

Posted on November 12th, 2015

This spinnaker gybe gives you more options at the leeward mark, especially if you’re under pressure. Successful owner Adam...

Posted on October 31st, 2015

by Jamie McCreary In my racing experience, I have found that one of the most basic rules for success is to always sail on ...

Posted on October 6th, 2015

The choice of a bear away or a gybe set spinnaker hoist can be pivotal to a good race result. Jonty Sherwill outlines the ...

Posted on September 8th, 2015

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Posted on August 10th, 2015

5 tips: light airs racing – how to keep going when all around are drifting in circlesMastering the art of sailing in light...

Posted on July 14th, 2015

July 13, 2015 All the good work of the first lap can be undone at the leeward mark. Jonty Sherwill asked coach Mark Rushal...

Posted on May 1st, 2015

Dave Swete of Team Alvimedica explains winch technique aboard a powerful VO 65. https://youtu.be/irpD7eABfbc

Posted on September 8th, 2014

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Posted on June 25th, 2014

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Posted on September 8th, 2013

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Posted on March 25th, 2013

Clip source: SCUTTLEBUTT: EIGHT BELLS - Jack Sutphen > Published on March 24th, 2013 Jack Sutphen, who served a...

Posted on December 4th, 2012

Clip source: Boat Projects: Beginners guide to NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, and bridging Most of the new instruments for boats a...

Posted on April 13th, 2012

By Don CaseyRevised by BoatUS editors in April 2012Surface scratches can be buffed out of gelcoat with polishing compound,...