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re: bfd

Hi again; Sorry for the confusion. John, your stance on integrity is very well taken in the abstract, but I think the “alls fair” comment was mis-taken a little bit […]

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BFD, etc.

Ben, Initially I asked for clarification on the point Pete is seeking to make. I am more than willing to give him the benefit of doubt that he is not […]

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RE: BFD, etc. John Sweeney

John, It seems to me that your argument is based on the fact that the sailor knows that he/she is over! It is impossible for a sailor to know exactly […]

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BFD, etc.

T.H. please tell how you reconcile your opinion: …alls fair in love, war, and starting a sailboat race without penalty…. with the racing rules of sailing: 2 FAIR SAILING A […]

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BFD

Y’re all right here Pete – I’ve been both coaching Opti kids as well as sitting in the comittee boat so I can agree what you describe. But the strategy […]

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BFD

I run a lot of races and while you might want to be non-discript at the start, when finishing you need to stand out in big, close fleets. Sail numbers […]

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BFD

…alls fair in love, war, and starting a sailboat race without penalty….

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BFD

Not certain if you are advising on methods to avoid being over early or avoid being caught. Is it possible you are advocating being OCS provided you’re not caught?

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Kefalonia Grece Sailing Laser and Optimist Regatta

19/8/2011 on Skala beach Kefalonia Greece. Racing fee 30 euros, kids and adults. for more info email us [email protected] Laser1 and optimists. We provide the boats if you dont have […]

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running-rigging diagram

hallo can i have please a running-rigging diagram of a 470?i really need it to fix my boat.thank you.

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Roy – beyond sailing

Roy teaches his sailors much more than boat racing. They learn life lessons of raising their game through goal-setting, confidence-building and cooperation . . . and there’s little tolerance for […]

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great article!`

High school sailing has grown so much, St. Georges seems always to be in the mix, great going Roy!!

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Roy Williams Interview

Excellent portrait of a grand coach who helped my children grow up in a sailboat! I love his mantra; Innovate, educate, motivate, and appreciate!

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Rigging Diagram

Go here: http://www.apsltd.com/CustomDocs/OneDesignPhotos/Club420SSAFleetBoat/index.htm

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yachting

yacht assistance and services on Kefalonian Adventures Kefalonia Greece!

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420 diagram

hallo please somebody have or know where to fing a running-rigging diagram of 420?thank you

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User Review for You-Tack Pro

User Review “The You-Tack Pro! app from DP Associates packs a serious punch. Its impressive ability to make sense of even the most complicated rules can give confidence to the […]

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sails

I am interested in the North sails you are offering on line if they are still available. I am in the Boise area and sail a 1975 Mark II with […]

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DO YOU SALE THE SAILMAKING BUSINESS OR THE FACTORY TO?

We have one loft in north italy and we are looking for a new expansion in your oceanic area…. bu8t we need some more informations about your situation: 1) some […]

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Loft for sale

interested in the sail loft in st thomas, can you please send me information

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