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Alternative Downwind Trim

12th May 2007

Tim Townsend’s Alternative Guide to Sonata Boat Trim Downwind (in a fresh breeze) Editor’s Note: never take Tim Townsend too seriously! Having … [Read more...] about Alternative Downwind Trim

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Hoisting the spinnaker from the cockpit

12th May 2007

Spinnaker hoist illustration

by Jack Hardie. In the Nationals, a few years ago, we were the only crew hoisting the spinnaker from a bag on the bow. Everyone else was … [Read more...] about Hoisting the spinnaker from the cockpit

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Heavy Weather Sailing

11th May 2007

Crew of Eric the Boat at prize giving

Jack Hardie interviews Sonata National Champion Steve Goacher.  Jack: Many thanks Steve for agreeing to do this interview for the Sonata web … [Read more...] about Heavy Weather Sailing

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