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Race start - 2021 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship © Frank Quealey I loved John Curnow's article on the 18s last week with the spotlight on Michael Coxon. I agree the 18s are still the most spectacular fleet on the Harbour too. Jess Crisp invited me to be part of the Protest Committee this season and we have been busy, particularly through the JJs series just completed... now it may be a coincidence but I think there might be more to it in that Smeg and Mr Coxon were not involved in any of the multiple Protests or Requests for Redress! Is it possible the blokes who won were th...

Selecting the Right Spinnaker & Gennaker Handling Systems 2nd April 2021 Nadie – an XC 45 with a top down furling Code D Gennaker There are times in your boat-owning life when you need to step back and evaluate your vessel's set-up. With an eye towards optimising the boat for the way you sail it, you can opt for different sails, winches, running rigging, nav systems, and even headstay options. Finding the right combinations of these options can be a daunting task, and it helps to do your homework before putting a credit card on the counter of the nearest marine supplier. In recent article...

Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta SAILING: Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) has confirmed that the 2021 sailors regatta will take place between March 18-21. Photo: Phuket Yacht Club. Rules 1.1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-24 and by: 1.2. The Firefly 850 Sports One Design Class Rules, Firefly Class rep. Mark Pescott. For information about Firefly Charter opportunities please contact Ian Coulson at ian_sea@yahoo.com or +66872637008 1.3. The Platu 25 1.5. This Notice of Race and the ...

2021 Finn Masters Magazine © Robert Deaves The 2021 Finn Masters Magazine has just been published and is winging its way to Finn Masters worldwide. While many still prefer the hard copy, it is also available to read online. In this issue, as well as a range of the usual articles and features, we talk to four Masters with very different backgrounds, but with similar views on the Finn class and the Master's events. They are also all either retiring from or joining the Finn Masters Committee this year. Here are some excerpts from the interviews. They all make good reading. Philip Ba...