sidecar wrote: Does anyone have footage on-board cameras of sailing in that storm that we can see on YouTube? I tried clicking on those links but cou...

Looking forward to Juana's 2023. This will be my 6th year attending and I'm getting a new (different) boat ready for this year. It's always a good t...

Andinista wrote: This guy is using the mast rotator.Edited by Andinista on Jun 19, 2017 - 09:16 AM. I think he is using the mast rotator to keep th...

We will be there. Black sails, Jolly Roger on main, 1977 Nacra 5.2

pbegle wrote: Mast is 1 1/2" taller, has diamond wires that are in way when raising(mast is rotated 90 degrees when raising). If you're under 45 yrs ...

Here is a photo of the sails up. You can see the top of the jib to give you and idea of how it is rigged. The wire cable and rope are significantly ...

Edchris177 wrote: I think the 5.2 used the same 3:1 system as the 5.7., My 5.2 does not use the 3:1 system. It is a simple block at the mast connec...

The jib halyard is simply attached to the mast below the main mast tang. Raising the jib with the halyard does not seem to tighten the forestay (that...

I have a Nacra 5.2 and I'm getting it ready for the Katrina Memorial regatta on Saturday. It's on the trailer ready to roll so I can take some photos...

aprosser wrote: I'm going to revive your old thread for the Alabama gulf coast... I live in Orange Beach and have an old Hobie 18 on Bay la Launch. I...