How to Tie an Optimist Sail – Best Techniques
If you want to maximize performance and minimize frustration, it pays to learn the best techniques to tie an Optimist […]
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Boats, Sails, & Gear
This category includes information about one-design boats, sails, and gear. There are subcategories for the major one-design classes and sailmakers, including tuning tips, handling tips, and upgrades. Gear categories include clothing, parts, and racing technology tools. Topics are focused on lake sailing.
The Winner’s Guide to Optimist Sailing: Book Review
The Winner’s Guide to Optimist Sailing, by Gary Jobson and Jay Kehoe is the most comprehensive Opti reference we’ve found.
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MC Scow Boards Full Down Position
How far down should you set your MC Scow boards for the full down position? We see a range of
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Kiwi Goes Sailing, by Rob Coutts: Beginner Opti Book Review
Want to help your young beginner opti sailor get started on the right foot? Get a copy of Kiwi Goes
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Ease the Bolt Rope to Keep Your Sail in Shape
Is your sail more than a year old? If so, you should ease the bolt rope to bring the sail
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Convertible Mainsheet Purchase for MC Scow
Sheeting the main hard enough on an MC Scow in breeze can be taxing, especially over a day with multiple
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Opti Downwind Sailing
Downwind is a great time to make gains if you pay attention, take advantage of opportunities and manage your boat
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Opti Sail and Bail
Water under your boat can be fast. Water IN your boat is almost always slow. 2018 Australian & 2018 New
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MC Scow Modifications: Boards, Hiking Straps, Rescue Lines, and More
SailZing caught up with Will Hendershot at the 2018 Southeast Regional Regatta at Lake Eustis. Will had just completed several
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MC Scow Scantlings: Read Them Here
The MC Sailing Association (MCSA) controls the MC Scow scantlings. The MCSA last revised the scantlings in August 2013. To
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A Scow Scantlings: Read Them Here
The National Class A Scow Association (NCASA) controls the A Scow scantlings. The last revision is dated December 19. 2007.
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E Scow Scantlings: Read Them Here
The National Class E Scow Association (NCESA) controls the E Scow scantlings. To read the scantlings, go to the NCESA Scantling
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X Boat Class Rules / Scantlings: Read Them Here
The Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) controls the X Boat class rules / scantlings. The ILYA revised the class rules
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C Scow Class Rules Scantlings: Read Them Here
The Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) controls the C Scow scantlings. The ILYA revised the C Scow Class Rules /
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Rigging an E-Scow Spinnaker
How to Rig an E-Scow Spinnaker
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Continuous Control Lines Kit for MC Scow
SailZing now offers a continuous control lines kit for the MC Scow. This pre-cut set of lines lets you easily
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