The deliciously named Doc Häagen-Dazs asked, "Why did the icky gaff-rig triump over the more efficient Marconi rig in the world-wide establishing of the Opti class for juniors?"
This is of course in Kiwiland - only the Kiwis are crazy/innovative enough to try this. I have on good authority that they are going to try foils next......!!!!!
Its not that Opti can't be fun - they are in lots of ways, but as a youth coach, both the sailors and I get frustrated when you can't push it to the limits for fear of the dreaded bailing saga! This does limit the level of "fun" sometimes.
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Just think...no more of those annoying sail ties!
Looks like Doc made a gaff.
This is of course in Kiwiland - only the Kiwis are crazy/innovative enough to try this. I have on good authority that they are going to try foils next......!!!!!
And who said sailing was no longer fun.........
Exactly
Good one, Keep!
Yeah, only in New Zealand. For the rest of the world it's these little uglies!
Its not that Opti can't be fun - they are in lots of ways, but as a youth coach, both the sailors and I get frustrated when you can't push it to the limits for fear of the dreaded bailing saga! This does limit the level of "fun" sometimes.
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