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Dec 31, 20231 min read

A Look Back at 2023

It was certainly a busy year at Sailing.Dog HQ. Too busy most of the time for frequently updating on social media. But on 27 December, I...

Jan 10, 20233 min read

It has now been two and a half years since I designed the DogTracks for the Etchells jib lead. My goal in designing the system was to...

Nov 10, 20201 min read

Another UK lockdown means more creativity from the man-cave. See here my new concept for an Etchells class spreader bracket taking shape....

Nov 1, 20206 min read

Have a read of the article I wrote for Sailing World last week, discussing the new jib track system for the Etchells. The goal of this...

Jul 13, 20204 min read

After posting some pictures on Facebook of a new jib-sheeting set up on my Etchells, I received a question I thought I would share.

May 25, 20201 min read

Great sailing on the Solent yesterday, developing the jib track system and the mast lever auto-release on the Etchells.

Feb 4, 20201 min read

Both the PKM and Brolga turnbuckles are excellently engineered, in that they allow the user to adjust the rig tension from the windward...

Jan 20, 20202 min read

Question - As you know, I bought one of your Mast Partner Collars, and I am trying to assess how to set it so I get the maximum benefit...

Feb 28, 20191 min read

Recently I caught up with North Sails Etchells expert, Chris Snow. We discussed using our mast lever for maximum performance. The mast...