Category Archives: Tuning

More to come from Goldffinger?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by burtonff

Our fleet boat, Goldffinger has been performing pretty well in the club racing series these last few weekends, staying in touch with the pack in most races and at times mixing it in the first few laps. Her helm reported … Continue reading →

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Post Race Diagnostic

Posted on March 20, 2012 by burtonff

Very often I hear the difference between winning and losing is not the sailing ability, but rather what went wrong, so let’s have a look; Race 1 – Late for the start by half a leg, well what can I … Continue reading →

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Does Weight Matter???

Posted on March 15, 2012 by burtonff

Does Weight Matter? I sail a silver boat, 28 years old and maybe a little past her prime, but, she sails well, does OK in club events and I love her, so, well how do I go faster.  On a … Continue reading →

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