Q+A Live from the Wildwind Workshop. Catamaran sailing Questions answered

DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CATAMARAN OR SAILING YOUR CATAMARAN?
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THE NEXT Q+A WILL BE AT 1730 GREEK TIME ON FRIDAY

2:15 – why is my jib cleat constantly slipping?- or any other cam cleats
6:30 – racing start line positioning and how to keep the boat stopped – three methods
19:00 – is it viable to replace the standing rigging with dyneema rope instead of steel wire?
21:30 – should I buy a Nacra 6.0 or a Nacra 5.7?
25:00 – what is the best time of year to come to Vassiliki?
32:00 – what is a good choice of 16 foot boat for sailing solo or with two people?
34:30 – should I replace my tiller connectors?
39:00 – what is the best way to remove old glue ready to put on new rubber grip?
46:30 – where are the best places to buy catamaran parts?
47:27 – AD BREAK
50:00 – what are the jobs for the crew when starting a catamaran race?
58:00 – what are the effects of mast rake on tacking?
1:04:00 – how to get the right amount of mast rake on your F18 catamaran
1:07:20 – where should the trapeze harness spreader bar sit – how high up. Which order to tighten the straps.
1:12:00 – do you ever go fishing?
1:14:00 – F18 style rig tuning for different crew weights and wind strengths.
1:21:00 – Is the Hobie 14 a good choice for solo sailing?

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