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All current registered members of the Sunfish Class are encouraged to participate in the rudder survey. More information can be found here.
Dear Sunfish Sailor, As you may have read in the Windward Leg, a [...]
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Gust Adjust” Jens Halyard, Instructional Rigging Video
by Greg Gust and Shaun Hoffmann
This video describes how to properly tie the “Gust Adjust” Jens Halyard for your Sunfish. The format is produced for the online video community, which has limitations to video quality.
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Continue Reading →The Sunfish provides great stability. The Sunfish sails easy due to its simplicity of having to handle only one sail and one sheet. However, to be competitive in a Sunfish it is key that you learn to master sailing technique.
Windward sailing technique
Finding the right groove
Going to windward you will be concentrating on [...]
Continue Reading →Scott Young from Austin, TX and multiple class champion now has a blog available which has many articles he has written in regards to racing technique. Periodically, an excerpt from an article will be posted here with a link to the full article on his blog site. The blog address is: http://scottyoungsailing.blogspot.com/.
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Continue Reading →Recently, Pam from Butterfly Fleet 20 and TX Sunfish Circuit member, has been collecting and creating race coaching articles along with Doug Peckover (accomplished Sailor). With their permission, periodically an excerpt will be posted with a link following to the full article on the Butterfly Fleet 20 site.
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Continue Reading →Now available, Ellen Burks is taking orders for her design of the “Adjustable Hiking Strap” that David Loring describes on his instructional video. Contact Ellen to discuss your desire to get one made for you by emailing her by clicking here.
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Sunfish Goose neck position discussed at Starboard Passage clinic for the Championship of Champions 2008Gooseneck position is the most important starting point when rigging a Sunfish and (the course) adjustment for Balancing Helm; which is the primary objective for (boat) speed. – pj February 19, 2009
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