Sailing comparison Balance Lug vs Sprit sails
Ok … balance lug vs sprit boom triangular sail – what are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these two rigs that naturally control sail twist
Sails
Sails – design, construction, making homemade sails using Dacron or Polytarp. Repair, reefing. Traditional sails – Lug and Sprit
Gyula Launches his OzRacer (formerly Oz PDRacer) in Romania
Gyula Ferencz has launched the second OZ Racer with the lug sail. He built his boat in Romania
BETH Sailing Canoe being built by Norm in Toronto
I received an email from Norm who is building a Beth Sailing canoe at a boatyard while living in a camping trailer.
Oz Racer sailboat – first optional lug rig launched
Dan Taylor in Washington State, USA emailed me to provide pics of the lug rig alternative for the Oz Racer. The sail looks very nice indeed and the light wind and a perfect sunny day were the other necessary ingredients.
An alternative solid mast for the OzRacer and PDRacer
I have drawn up a solid mast that will have the same bending characteristics as the OZracer Mk2 so will suit the sailshape that comes with the plans
Interviews, Podcasts with Boat Designer Michael Storer at furledsails.com
Interview/Podcast with Michael Storer on why Australian boats are different, why traditional rigs have some distinct advantages.
Videos of GIS sailing at speed – planing on the Mooloola River
We have been learning how to edit videos.
So here are some shots of Peter Hyndman’s GIS “Gruff” at speed with me at the helm.
They were taken last year at Mooloolaba, Queensland.
The wind was a little strong for one person, but it did allow for good speed on a reach.
Setting up leg of mutton with sprit boom rig for OzRacer Dinghy
Slideshow of Rigging details for the Original Oz Racers with Sprit boom leg of mutton rig
GIS – Traditional good looks excellent sailing performance
I’m staying with Peter and Jo Hyndman – Peter built the first Goat Island Skiff to my plans about 12 years ago and we have been firm friends since.
Their boat is now 12 or 13 years old and has not been repainted or revarnished. Properly done with premium products and still looks great.