Tuning Guide
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Streaker Tuning Guide
After Winning the Streaker National Championships 5 times, 4 of which with a Rooster OD Streaker Sail, I am often asked for a tuning guide - so here it is: In the Streaker we have a rig that is a halfway house between an un stayed rig and a stayed rig with spreaders. With no spreaders to deflect or control the mast, the mast bend will depend on your settings of shroud and forestay and how much you are going to let the deck support your mast. I like to set up the rig so that the boom is parallel...
Graduate Tuning - Strong Winds (with some good technique tips for all 2 sail classes)
Some great images and videos here for anyone planning to race hard in strong winds in a Graduate. - Over...
How to set up a new RS200....plus a few tweaks
Winter is the time for fixing and upgrading your boat. It’s not always the most fun thing to do but...
Hints and Tips
And Yet More Topper Tips!
Hello! Following on from my last top ten tips from my time in the Topper National Squad, these are the...
Hints and Tips
Top 10 Topper Tips
Hello! As you may have gathered from the title, I'm going to share with you the many boat-prep tips and...
