Full Battens and Sail Shape In this blog we pose some questions and outline some answers. The black art of batten technology and its complexity s demonstrated by the multiple answers given to any challenge by different people; therefore, an open mind and ability to analyze benefits and losses is as important as the knowledge... Continue Reading →
Sail shape Over the past 50 years sailing boats have probably evolved more than in the previous several centuries. Drag has been greatly reduced, planing has been understood and rig efficiency and drag has been researched. The wing is in, square head sails the norm, carbon masts are common. Let’s consider some of our own... Continue Reading →
I was coached by Toplevel Sailing for over a year both in Laser Radial and 49erFX. In that time both Eshed and Pete helped me as an athlete and as a person in many ways. I improved a lot every time I went to train with them and would really push my boundaries in training,... Continue Reading →
Old School VS Innovative Tactics The evolution of sails and hulls has probably seen greater progress over the past 50 years than in the previous several centuries. Sailing boat speed has increased by a massive factor, and with it the impact on tactical racing has changed enormously. Reading books from the 1960’s by Uffa Fox... Continue Reading →
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