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Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel This great article from Optimist Team Gnarly uses clear illustrations to explain balancing the helm of your Optimist for speed, by adjusting the mast rake and angle of heel downwind. Team Gnarly is now…

There are lots of Optimist tuning guides available.  We’ve put together a collection of the most informative guides from major sailmakers and boat manufacturers. Optimist Tuning Guides North Sails Quantum Sails UK Sails Ullman Sails Olimpic Sails McLaughlin Boat Works…

Regatta Aha! Insights The 2017 MC Scow Midwinters (Lake Eustis Sailing Club, March 9-11) had 63 competitors from 13 states and Canada. The MC class is fortunate to have many strong sailors that are willing to share their knowledge. Here…

Appendix S of the US Sailing “The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020” shows the following new course designations and diagrams. W W: WINDWARD-LEEWARD Course with WINDWARD Finish – NO Offset WA WA: WINDWARD-LEEWARD Course with WINDWARD Finish – WITH Offset L…

E-Scow Tuning Guides and Tips In this article, we capture the E-Scow Tuning Guides and links to E-Scow tuning and rigging tips. North Sails E-Scow Tuning Guide National Class E-Scow Association Forums E-Scow Tuning Guides and Tips was last modified:…

A-Scow Tuning Guide In this article, we capture the A-Scow tuning guide from North Sails. North Sails