Dog's Blog

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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