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How to Rig an Outboard Sheet
For years UK Sailmakers has been helping sailors learn the racing rules of sailing with our animated Rules Quiz program. Now we are taking on teaching sail trim and sail handing with a new instructional video series. The free videos…
BLACK SEA PIRATES MAKE OFF WITH PLATU 25 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2021 EUROSAF Platu 25 European Championship in Odessa, Ukraine, finished in style with two decisive races held on the last day. The BLACK SEA PIRATES, UKR62, skippered by Rodion Luka took the gold medal over UKR999 KONTRAMARKA. Thirty-five boats…
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON INHAULERS
Published on October 14th, 2021 in the Sailing Newsletter SCUTTLEBUTT Maximizing the performance of our boats requires the utilization of the sail trim adjustments and an understanding of the impact from each adjustment. Correctly trimming the sails through the range of…
AVOID SEVERE SAIL FAILURE: BRING YOUR SAILS IN FOR WINTER SERVICE
UK Sailmakers’ Winter Service Program is more than just washing and storing sails. Your sails will go through a comprehensive inspection to make sure they will be up to the job in the upcoming season. We check over stitching, batten…