MC Scow Tuning Guide and Speed Tips – UK PS1 Sail
Lake Beulah’s John Porter, an accomplished MC-Scow, C-Scow and A-Scow sailor, and a representative for UK sails, shares this MC-Scow […]
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One-Design Class Tips
This category includes collections of tips for the featured one-design classes, including handling, rigging/tuning, and boat upgrades.
Setting Jackstay Tension – Dave Porter Provides Insight
Brian Brickler and Dave Porter, Lake Beulah Yacht Club, discuss Aha! Insights on setting jackstay tension for the thicker jackstays
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Peter Keck Shares Race Course Notes at 2017 ILYA Championships
Peter Keck shares Race Course Notes from the ILYA Championship regatta day 2 with SailZing.com. Peter is a member of
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MC-Scow Board Height Adjuster – Go Faster in Breeze
MC-Scow Board Height Adjuster One go-fast technique for many types of boats is to raise the centerboard or lee boards
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MC-Scow Board Pull-Down Line Reduces Distractions
The older style MC-Scows lack a board pull-down line. If your board doesn’t go down all the way in a
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Toe Straps Help You Hike to Leeward
In small boats, such as the MC-Scow, you sometimes have to hike to leeward to keep the proper angle of
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Mark the Exit Side of the Ratchet Block to Reduce Confusion
Have you ever looked down at the ratchet block to grab your mainsheet and gotten confused about which part of
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2017 MC-Scow Masters Championship – Race Course Notes
Watch as Dan Guidinger and Dan Quiram, the top two finishers in the 2017 MCSA Masters Championship, discuss how they
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MC-Scow Spreader Bracket Modification Reduces Failures
MC-Scow Spreader Bracket Modification Reduces Failures The MC-Scow spreader bracket transfers load from the spreaders to the mast. The standard
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Andy Burdick Race Course Notes for ILYA Invite Win
Watch as Andy Burdick, President – Melges Performance Sailboats, shares his Race Course Notes with tips and observations on his
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Melges Offers New Cockpit Style for the 2018 MC Scow
Melges Performance Sailboats is now offering a new cockpit style for the 2018 MC Scow. SailZing viewed the new boat and
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X-Boat Tuning Guide – Go Fast in all Conditions
Here’s a step-by-step X-Boat tuning guide for speed in all conditions. The measurements are from the online North Sails One
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Optimist Class Rules Link
Here’s a link to the 2019 International Optimist Dinghy Association class rules.
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Sailing Fleets: E-Scow Board
Our SailZing “Sailing Fleets: E-Scow” Pinterest board showcases Melges E-Scow sites, photos, videos and tips. https://www.pinterest.com/sailzing/sailing-fleets-e-scow/
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2017 Zenda University MC-Scow Clinic
This highlight video showcases the 2017 Zenda University MC-Scow clinic conducted by Melges Performance Sailboats. Held every year in Florida, this
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MC-Scow Overview by Eric Hood
This MC-Scow overview video by Eric Hood of Melges.com covers the basics of the MC-Scow, parts and crew needs. Filmed
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