I read somewhere that someone had successfully rigged two loops of line between the front crossbar and the bridle connection points. This allowed him ...

I think it has its merits. For one it allows you to set the correct sheeting angle to match the mast rake you set for the wind, waves and crew weight....

Do yourself a favor; leave the broken internal bolt, keep the half moon as a paperweight and use two rivets through the strap, one at 2 o'clock and on...

Where are you located? Wet suits depend mostly on the temperature. I'm in the Netherlands and use a dry suit in Spring and autumn. I never heard of an...

Colin, whatever you get. Do your mum and dad, girlfriend etc, a favor and get one you can right by yourself. I'm 200lbs and can right my Nacra 5.2 sol...

The line thickness can be real thin if you set it up for 1:2 purchase. I have this and it works really well. I run a thin 3mm line on the drum and sli...

Note on the turnbuckles, the open style is easier to inspect. I had a mast come down once because of a closed style turnbuckle and the fact that I nee...