I recently got a metal clew sleeve with a hook on it. The clew sleeve works great, moves very smoothly on my boom. I'm worried a little about the hook releasing the sail accidentally in a capsize. Has anyone had any issues with this setup??
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I've given myself the best Christmas gift by signing up for a training session at the International Sailing Academy in Mexico in January. I can't wait to go, but am not sure how to best transport my tiller and extension. I can envision putting it in a cardboard mailing tube and carrying...
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My rudder bolt is too loose, the rudder drops when moving the boat on the dolly. Can I just tighten it, or do I have to be careful and do it in a certain way so that I don't damage my rudder? Should I put rubber washers in to provide the friction so it won't drop?? This is an old...
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I bought an older laser last year, and it has a rudder tie-down fixture that is different than what I see in pictures online. I"m including photos. I currently hold the rudder down by a knot fastened in the rope, and slipped under this fixture. It's come off once while sailing, and I...
I'm looking for a recommendation for winter sailing gloves. I've bought 2 pairs already which I don't like. They are not flexible enough, I can't feel the line well through them. I'm sailing inNew England, so need some protection from the cold. Does anyone have a favorite brand they can...
I'm a new sailor, and have had trouble after capsizing my laser. should I be holding onto the main sheet line so that the boat can't sail away on its own?? Or dropping it so that the sail can luff ? My instinct is to hold onto it.
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