The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
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In Guzzwell’s Wake
This class is only permitted to carry the smallest model of electric autopilot, and it is not adequate when the boats are being pushed hard downwind. This was a deliberate decision by Don McIntyre, race founder, to keep the boats simple and affordable
Home-built from Plywood on Timber Frames
In an age where technology and €20m can send a solo sailor around the world in 40 days, a fleet of courageous mini sailors is about to show it can be done for less that €50,000 over many days! Sixteen men and two women from 11 countries will navigate 28,000 miles solo around the world in identical, cramped, plywood mini yachts, pushing the limits of what many believe to be possible.
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