Helm balance depends on the proper positioning of the mast on a sloop. This article includes calculations for Center of Effort and Center of Lateral Resistance so you can get it right the first time.
The last thing to do before you put your boat in the water and after you have set up the rig and verified that it is true side to side is "bench tuning" - including securing your main and jib sheets.
The Tuning Cycle.
Bench Tuning Your Boat.
Sails: The Source of Power An Introduction to Model Yacht Sails,
It’s Not The Slot! How sails really work.
Switching Gears and Sailing Fast.
TECH TOPICS: Helm Balance, with simple calculations of Center of Lateral Resistance and Center of Effort.
Carr High Twist Sail Handling Instructions.
The Right Jibe (or Gybe?)
“My Boat is Sinking!”
A Boat Dryer.
Friendship-Rigged Nottingham 60.
A really cool video showing a submersible robot from Video Ray recovering a sunken Vintage 36 model yacht.
