Technical Topics - Boat Tuning, Handling Techniques and Improvements.

From the list below click on the link to the particular topic of interest. This page updated on 24/04/2007.

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 me details for inclusion here.
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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

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