Category Archives: General

The new Magic Ezy 9-Second Chip Fix nanotechnology gel coat filler does not require a catalyst to be mixed in, unlike normal polyester gel coat fillers. Nanotechnology fillers are used commonly in car touch-up paints and offer a degree of … Continue reading →

After much waiting and anticipation, the Protocol for the 35th America’s Cup has been released, which defines the rules, format and commercial regulations for the 35th America’s Cup. Entries open on June 9th and close August 8th, 2014, giving prospective … Continue reading →

When the race officer sounds the starting signal for the Sunday race at Daydreamers YC, he can already see which boats are going to compete in the leading pack, which will be fighting with the mid fleet masses, and which … Continue reading →

This is for those Dabbie sailors who laughed off the invitation to sail the topper worlds in Wales. I think our guys/gals could have done really well Clickety Click Topper Clickety Click

THIS ARTICLE MAY BE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE WRITTEN BUT HAS SOME GOOD TIPS FOR US If the weather conditions this winter are as bad as predicted, then protecting your sailing dinghy from the harsh wind, rain and snow during winter is … Continue reading →

Ant Steward

Ten tips for sailing beginners Sailing basics for those staring out Just starting out in sailing? Here’s a few sailing basics which should help you in the early days and ensure you are successfully and safely tacking and jibing in … Continue reading →

Date Craft Skipper Location Speed (knots) Speed (km/h) Speed (mph) Comment 24 Nov 2012 Vestas Sailrocket 2 Paul Larsen AUS Walvis Bay, NAM 65.45[1] 121.1 75.2 18 Nov 2012 Vestas Sailrocket 2 Paul Larsen AUS Walvis Bay, NAM 59.23[3] 109.69 … Continue reading →

Contender action

As a former junior sailor in the 70’s, I don’t believe you need another boat or rig to address attrition. My twin girls collected a lot of trophies on Narragansett Bay in Opti’s, then quit the sport in favor of … Continue reading →