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Etchells

Nov 10, 2020
1 min

Another Lockdown Means Another Gadget Taking Shape

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

Andrew Dog Palfrey

Nov 1, 2020
6 min

A Sheeting-Angle Solution

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 ji...

Q&A on the Etchells Jib In-Hauler System

Andrew Dog Palfrey

Jul 13, 2020
4 min

Q&A on the Etchells Jib In-Hauler System

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.

Andrew Dog Palfrey

May 25, 2020
1 min

Jib Track System Development

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

The Lowdown on Brolga and PKM Adjustable Turnbuckles

Andrew Dog Palfrey

Feb 4, 2020
1 min

The Lowdown on Brolga and PKM Adjustable Turnbuckles

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

Q&A on the Installation of the Mast Partner Collar

Andrew Dog Palfrey

Jan 20, 2020
2 min

Q&A on the Installation of the Mast Partner Collar

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 f...

Etchells Speed Reading - Interview with North Sails

Andrew Dog Palfrey

Feb 28, 2019
1 min

Etchells Speed Reading - Interview with North Sails

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

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