| Technical Topics - Boat Tuning, Handling Techniques and Improvements. | |
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From the list below click on the link to the particular topic of interest. This page updated on 23/05/2011. The purpose of this new Section is to gradually build a shared resource for Members containing a varied collection of improvements to both the boat and sailing skills. Any Member who has a tip or some advice involving - improving the speed,
comfort, convenience, handling or safety - indeed any area of the Wanderer Dinghy's
specification and wishes to share it with other members then please email
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| 1. Spinnaker Handling | Gavin Barr October 2001 |
| 2. Rig Tuning | Michael McNamara |
| 3. Mast Lowering Afloat | Terry Pullen July 2001 |
| 4. 12:1 Kicking Strap | Gavin Barr |
| 5. Centreboard Friction Mod | Chris Roper (W1501) |
| 6. Reefing Afloat | Gavin Barr |
| 7. Access the Stem head deck fittings | Wilf Bishop May 2002 |
| 8. Buoyancy Testing - Avoid that Sinking feeling | Gavin Barr June 2002 |
| 9. Gybing Technique | 'Ancient Mariner' June 2002 |
| 10. Jib/Forestay Spacer [avoid that tangle] | Wilf Bishop July 3rd 2002 |
| 11. Fit A Topping Lift | Terry Pullen Sept 5th 2002 |
| 12. Ideas for attaching Fenders | John Renouf Oct 7th 2002 |
| 13. Alt Single Line Reefing System | Wilf Bishop Oct 8th 2002 |
| 14. More Fender Arrangements | Chris Roper Oct 26th 2002 |
| 15. Anglo Marine 'Surf' Trailer Manufacturer | Terry Pullen May 2nd 2003 |
| 16. Spinnaker Sheet Catcher | Gavin Barr Jan 22nd 2004 |
| 17. Use of the Traveller | Gavin Barr Jan 22nd 2004 |
| 18. Proposed centre main & Slot Gaskets | Gavin Barr May 2005 |
| 19. Swapping Steel/Wood Centre Board | Anglo Marine Services [donated by John Miller May 2005 |
| 20. Winter Maintenance Schedule | Gavin Barr Oct 18th 2005 |
| 21. Floorboard plan/fitting guidance | Terry Pullen/Ian Porter Jan 14th 2007 |
| 22. The useful 'Trahair' Knot [parcelling & tying] | Stephen Trahair April 24th 2007 |
| 20. Used Boats Buyers Check List | Tim Robertson/Terry Pullen June 2009 |
| 21. Sailing Faster Hints & Tips | Gavin Barr May 2011 |
| 22. Higher, Faster, Get There Quicker | Gavin Barr May 2011 |
| 23. Sailing Off Wind | Gavin Barr May 2011 |
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