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Using a NOVASAIL NS 100 since several years, I can say it's a good product which provide essential information while sailing You can make yourself a good idea with the operating manual NS100 Operating Manual English.pdf
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Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
I thought that ventilating the main foil was due to low water temp ? -
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Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
P Flados, I applied your technic yesterday and it was an actual success ! all my tackings passed in light wind (boat speed 3-4 knts ) -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
My first swim was similar; my UFO started to capsize and I was thrown outboard, but the boat had automatically righting, and continued to sail on 150 yards before capsizing and turtle, so I had to swim a long distance before catching it! Since I always try to keep firmly my mainsheet in my hand, while capsizing ! -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
you arouse my curiosity; what is it about? -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Hi all Does somebody knows where I can find a mainfoil's pin ; I lost mine during my last sailing... -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Martin That's look great! Are the 2 cleats only glued on UFO's deck? -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Your control line while sailing is it only on port , or also starboard? -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Hi all Here are some videos showing details of my wand system control which works well when sailing . I'll try to make and send some drawings next days https://youtu.be/4CmzZl7U7Vw https://youtu.be/Ecb_SrY4o6g -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Yes Martin I have been playing with height adjustment from the UFO's deck, and my system works well, but I need to often lubricate it before sailing . I can adjust it from my position, my feet in the straps, and it's great ! But when lifting the daggerboard, I must not forget to disconnect control ropes ! -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
Is there something I didn't understand ? With cunningham under tension and cunningham's rope stopped with a knot, I thought it was not possible to have the mast come out of the boat. after pulling the cunningham I always secure the rope with a knot ( port cleat) ; starboard rope is only used to adjust tension -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
I think it's a good and interesting alternative to complete the other camera set up. In fact the 2 options could complement each other in a video , and having the 2 viewing angles seems instructive (especially to show some details when tacking or jibing) -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
49er is around 68, and I suppose Wazsp could be around 58 (according to europeans handicaps) -
Steve and Dave Clarks Unidentified Foiling Object
Gilles29 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchy
My main sail is damaged near the bottom batten; how can I repair that, any ideas? -
I had a Laser EPS in the past too, and I confirm it is a very fun and great boat which gives you good sensations ! Your feedback on skeeta is very interesting, and I think it's a boat very similar to UFO, with an easy handling