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Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogHarmonised Rope Colours – a Dream or Reality?
Standardisation of rope colours has been a hobby horse of mine for a very long time. I’m pretty sure it started when I used to swap boats with my mates to check out their rig...
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Laser, Steve's BlogTop Reads 2017 #3rdplace – Clew Straps – the good, the bad and the ugly!
Whilst at the Laser Masters Europeans I was surprised to see Jean Luc Michon not using a clew strap. Jean Luc is a very experienced Laser sailor and is usually a senior member of the...
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Aero, Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogMaximising the Glide
This weekend I’ve been on the water in my Aero 7 at the Roadford Rocket. I have been working on the rather odd practice of tacking facing backwards. For me – tacking backwards allows me to...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogWhere should I put my telltales?
I often get asked the question where should I put the telltales on my sail(s)? Inside our telltale pack we pretty much say that there is no right or wrong place to put them – except...
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Laser, Steve's BlogLaser Toe Strap Adjustment … and the new rules.
New Rule Change 01 January 2018. Rule 17(c) modified to allow for the addition of one cleat and one turning point in the hiking strap support line that are not attached to the hull or...
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Aero, Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueAero Sailing
I have been sailing the RS Aero for a while and I have enjoyed some excellent regattas following from my perhaps “over achievement “at the World Championships. I have been working on my backward tack...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Aero, Steve's BlogReflections on the 4000 Euro Cup and Aero World Championships.
Another windy day in paradise is the thought that crosses my mind when I think back on the last two hectic weeks. My first week was largely supporting and racing the 4000 Euro Cup in...
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