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AUTUMN MAINSAIL DEADLINE – 31ST OCTOBER 2024
Hi Have your say on anything GP14 related, here are some suggestions: Training / Coaching courses Cruising Racing WLYC 24 Hour Race Social events News articles from Clubs: sailing events, member achievements, What’s on Tips…
David Rabbetts – Self-Build a GP14
David Rabbets story of how to self-build a GP14 from a kit!
Book review by Hugh Brazier
Clive Eplett, Club Sailor: from back to front. “Some of the books Liz has asked me to review for recent issues of Mainsail have proved pretty heavy-going, so this time I went and found one for myself at…
Better Boat Handling – Gybing – by Mike Senior
Ed: Top tips from Mike Senior, who has won so many Championship events, including most recently the 2018 GP14 World Championship! This article was originally published in the Autumn 2012 edition of Mainsail, which can…
The GP14 – all you need to know
This poster designed by Mandy Mitchell of Winsford Flash sailing club was produced to display at their Open Day this weekend. If you would like to download a copy to display at your event to…
A smooth bottom is a fast bottom
A smooth bottom is a fast bottom. Is the bottom of your boat smooth enough? You can’t be a sailor and not be a scientist. Every time you leave the dock, you become part aerodynamicist…
Advice for Towing from Craftinsure
It is that time of year when many of us leave our boats for a while and concentrate on something a little warmer, However, since you are not using your boat, we suggest now is…