Tweaked For Jib-Shape Perfection
To improve jib-trim adjustments on their vintage Moore 24s, two pro sailors took different paths toward the same goal.
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To improve jib-trim adjustments on their vintage Moore 24s, two pro sailors took different paths toward the same goal.
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To improve jib-trim adjustments on their vintage Moore 24s, two pro sailors took different paths toward the same goal.
Speed in a sailboat is a matter of balancing lift and drag. Thanks to two significant technological advancements—one above the waterline and one below—no race boat has ever done it better than the AC72.
Small gear upgrades can make a big difference. See what a halyard clip, new shoes, and a tech shirt can do.
Improvements in fuel-fed outboard engines, and the development of efficient electric options, give small-boat racers a diverse menu of options.
The SpeedDream 27 takes all the go-fast accoutrements of modern yacht design and blends them into one radical concept. Tech Review from our November/December 2012 issue.
With limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.
A new service aims to deliver highly accurate tidal data in popular racing venues in North America. Electronics Tech Review from our July/August 2011 issue.
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