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Hints and Tips, RS800, Steve's BlogBack to School
It was back to school for me at the RS800 National Championships. Unfortunately Sarah was ill during the regatta and we had to retire after two races, but there was a silver lining……. Lucky for...
By Steve Cockerill9 4539 3 -
Hints & Tips Index, Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, RoosterCelebrating 15 years of Rooster Aquafleece®
Aquafleece® – keeping you warm for the last 15 years! Our development of the Aquafleece® material revolutionised the standard spray top. It has to be said that the most effective layer in your kit bag...
By Steve Cockerill2 6263 0 -
Hints & Tips Index, Hints and Tips, LaserLaser Spars Rivets List
The ultimate riveting guide for your Laser® spars! Upper Mast Section Upper Mast Base Plug 2 x 4.8mm (3/16″) x 12mm s/s rivet Upper Mast Top Plug 1 x 4.8mm (3/16″) x 12mm s/s...
By Rooster Sailing5 6360 0 -
2000, Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Tuning Guide2000 – an easy boat to sail, a hard boat to sail fast!
A blog passing on the tips and lessons learned whilst trying, and finally winning, a 2000 National Championships. If I have not bored you with the story of why Sarah and I became 2000 sailors,...
By Steve Cockerill16 6699 1 -
Hints and Tips, Laser, Team Rooster2017 Laser 4.7 World Championships
The 2017 Laser 4.7 World Championships were held at Nieuwpoort in Belgium between the 16th and 24th July. The event attracted the top sailors from 43 countries, with an entry of 235 boys and 115...
By Matt Beck4 2768 0 -
Hints and Tips, RoosterHow to get an Event Sponsor.
About a year ago I wrote a blog about what a sailor should think about when approaching a sponsor. While the advice given in the article would help an individual or team looking for sponsorship,...
By Rooster Sailing5 2958 0 -
Aero, Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Tuning GuideRS Aero Over Deck Rigging
POST VIDEO NOTE: Please use a separate piece of line to attach the two blocks to the traveller eye. see image below: This is to stop any chance of the two blocks and their 3mm...
By Steve Cockerill17 8252 7 -
Hints & Tips Index, Hints and Tips, Kit BagCaring for your kit
The best way to care for your sailing kit to ensure that it stays fresh, snag-free and lasts, is to hand wash it in a large bucket of luke warm water and use a specialist...
By Rooster Sailing3 5893 0 -
Hints and Tips, Kit Bag, Team RoosterTop Tips for Regatta Preparation
Hi All, As we are approaching the main regatta time of year I thought I would put pen to paper with some top tips I use when preparing either myself or any of my sailors...
By James Dowrick3 3170 0 -
Event Report, Hints and Tips, Team RacingTeam Racing 101: Part 3, By George Yeoman
Downwind The downwind is often the leg that decides the race. The chasing team are able to blanket the leading boats and slow them to the point one of their team mates can go around...
By George Yeoman1 3072 0