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Tuning Tips


This page contains the official tuning guides from North Sails and McNamara Sails. In addition there are several racing guides written by very experienced Albacore sailors. Next we have some technical articles and illustrations about rigging and foil shapes. We think beginners as well as advanced sailors will find this information of great use. For example, the tech tips can really help you out when rigging an older boat or overhauling that worn out centerboard.


Also of interest


Beginner's Racing Manual A complete online guide to sailboat racing. Takes you through the entire process, step by step! Includes theory, strategy and sail trim.



Tuning Guide



The Complete Guide to Albacore Sailing
Tuning and Strategy by National Champ Barney Harris
How To Get A Top 5 Finish (most of the time)
Contributed by John Holmberg 1996
Jorg Pawlik's Tuning Guide
Tips by the 1994 Canadian National Champion



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by Richard Lawson ©1998