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The 10-Step Carbon Extender

The 10-Step Carbon Extender

If you’ve been sailing FW for a few seasons then no doubt you’ve broken a mast at some point or know someone who has. Ever wondered what you could do with the broken pieces? With just one ‘bottom section’ you can build yourself a custom carbon extender

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Sneak Peek at VMG Blades

Sneak Peek at VMG Blades

In recent seasons the number of worldwide custom fin manufacturers has increased and sailors around the world have begun to see new fin names popping up on equipment lists on the World Tour Events. One of those names that has been popping up in recent times is VMG Blades, a new fi…

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Why do masts keep breaking?!

Why do masts keep breaking?!

At every international event in the history of FW racing, there has been a plethora of masts buckling under the high-downhaul loads and vicious air-temperatures that high-performance racing gear is put through. Brands don’t even need to be named because there isn&#…

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Want to Improve? Recommended Reading

High Performance Sailing - Frank Bethwaite Sail Performance - C.A. Marchaj A Manual of Sail Trim - Stuart Walker Physics of Sailing Explained - Bryon Anderson Meteorology at the Millenium - International Geophysics Wind Strategy - Sail To Win