In many conditions, we often see sailors with poor gust and/or lull response. In regards to hiking, particularly in gusts, there can be a tendency to “fight” the boat with hiking and often use too much steering to control power. We see heeling of the boat, pinching, corrective steers and other issues in gusts. These issues often lead to unnecessary strain on sailors and reduced speed and VMG.
The laser MKII sail brings many new changes with it and in this article we will discuss a rigging system for the cunningham to allow you to use the control to it's full capacity. The increased weight of the new sail cloth makes applying the cunningham more resistant as compared to the MKI sail, therefore the conventional rigging system will need to be updated.
There’s nothing better than one of ISA Chef Petra’s meals after a great day on the water. Here’s the ISA’s […]
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I hope to pass that person downwind” or “I don’t want to lose another start”?
Launching in onshore breeze can seem tricky, but with a few tips, it can be a smooth and easy experience. Click below to read our full tutorial.
