Reduce headsail to improve IRC rating
February 7th, 2023
When it comes to reducing the area of your headsail (HSA) as a way to improve your IRC rating, Barry
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Setting the record straight on inhaulers
October 14th, 2021
Maximizing the performance of our boats requires a utilization of the sail trim adjustments, and an understanding of the impact
Taking a deep dive into sail slots
October 6th, 2021
In his book The Science behind Sailing, Dutch scientist Joop Slooff explains in detail the aero- and hydromechanics of sailing,
Ins and Outs of Inhaulers
October 3rd, 2021
Barry Hayes, Director of UK Sailmakers Ireland, takes aim at one of the hardest sail adjustments to do correctly: Setting
Offwind sail handling systems
April 10th, 2021
Barry Hayes, Director of UK Sails Ireland, delivers an education of the spinnaker and gennaker handling systems: There are times
IRC Rule: Symmetric vs Asymmetric
April 23rd, 2020
For Afloat.com, Barry Hayes of UK Sailmakers Ireland goes through the different options for racing boats going ‘Symmetrical’ or ‘Asymmetrical’
Top ten tips for doing the bow
March 24th, 2020
Barry Hayes of UK Sailmakers Ireland gives his top tips on how to be the best bow crew. Any bow
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