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  • Freesailing, Sailing Articles, The Model Yacht

Theoretical Vane Setting

  • January 15, 1947

Most of us set the vane hit or miss; some adjust it according to the actual wind direction, and wonder why the boat refuses to steer the course desired. A few skippers have discovered the principle that a boat does not sail on the true wind, that is, the wind shown by the wind-sock or flag.

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  • Freesailing, Model Yachting Monthly, Sail Making Articles, Sailing Articles

The Spinnaker

  • June 15, 1945

The proper use of a spinnaker adds speed and steadiness to a model yacht when running before the wind, and may also be used on a broad reach.

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  • Archives, Freesailing, Sailing Techniques & Theory, The Model Craftsman

Tuning and Trimming a Model Sailing Yacht

  • September 15, 1937
Read MoreTuning and Trimming a Model Sailing Yacht
  • Archives, Freesailing, History Articles, Model Yachting (1929-1934), Skiff Sailing

Skiff Sailing Rules

  • July 15, 1933

MYRAA Skiff Sailing Rules from 1933.

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  • History Articles, Marine Model, Model Yachting History, Sailing Articles, Schooner, The Model Yachtsman

On the Rigging and Sailing of Model Windjammers

  • November 15, 1932

This  reprints a series of articles on the design, construction, and sailing of model square-rigged ships. The articles appeared in the British journal The Model Yachtsman and Marine Model magazine from November 1932 to April 1933.

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