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A collection of nautical bits from the world of model yachting.

Updated on: 12/20/04

The 2004 NEW ZEALAND National Champion (#102 at right) and 2nd Place finisher #79 at upper left. Boats show lots of modern graphics, making keeping track of ones boat easy. Jenny Norris Photo

Photo by Davie Norris - 2004 New Zealand National Champion

DRAFT STRIPES IN USE

Davie Norris of New Zealand, our Carr Sails dealer in Kiwi-Land, sent this excellent photo of his EC-12 underway in a fresh breeze. Using the draft stripes as assessment guides we can make the following observations.

  1. Comparing the bottom stripes in each sail we note that the jib has been set much flatter than the main with the outhaul well aft on the jib club.
  2. Inspection of the second stripe on the mainsail shows just a hint of backwinding forward of the upper numeral "2" and suggests that the flatter jib is trimmed to avoid additional interference of this type.
  3. Finally, we notice overload wrinkles at the mainsail clew area indicating that the TriSpi 40 cloth has finally reached its load limit. Should the wind increase further a switch to a heavy air A-suit of PX75 might be well advised.

It might be reported that EC-12's using Carr Sails have been well represented at the National level of competition in New Zealand and have won the Championship several time in the last few years...AND JUST DID IT AGAIN FOR 2004!!!!

David Tanski of Calimesa, California has worked hard to produce some very nice replica vintage Marblehead Class boats. Below he has provided us with photos of his latest, a CHEERIO III, outfitted with our 2 oz stabilized nylon, paneled sails. On the wind he shows the shape of speed with nicely parallel mainsail and jib leeches, and appropriate twist for the wind speed encountered. Nice job Dave, thanks for the photos. David Tanski Photos

Latest from Climate Boatworks is the racing version of their Mount Gay 30. A modern hull form is mated with a state of the art skiff deck to provide a speedy racing sloop named HALO.

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