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U20 General Discussion / Re: Shapes of Speed "Shorts"

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 23, 2025, 04:21:09 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUnw8DGH5s
Another link to a spinnaker launching and jibing video.
Copy and Paste in your browser if needed

Really well done demonstration.  Thanks for taking the time to get a good camera angle. Excellent editing as well.  Would you post a photo or spec on the mast block/cleat you are running on MM?

Thanks

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Shapes of Speed "Shorts"

« Last post by Steve Shaw on November 22, 2025, 05:46:38 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUnw8DGH5s
Another link to a spinnaker launching and jibing video.
Copy and Paste in your browser if needed

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Shroud Adjusters

« Last post by Paul Coppala on November 18, 2025, 04:30:29 AM »

I had turnbuckle handles modified like this with a bit of aluminum bar on #159 when I bought it (mine didn't have any epoxy). When it came time to replace the rigging, I called Ronstan insisting I had their 1/4 turnbuckles with handles. The assured me no such part ever existed. After closer inspection, I realized they had been modified this way to use the larger handles.

When I upgraded, I swapped to 4mm Dyform, which you can use with a 5/16" turnbuckle. That allows you to use the proper handle and grip without modification. I've been very happy, and the adjustment handles now properly snap down around the turnbuckle body.

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 North Americans Summary

« Last post by Brad Boston on November 17, 2025, 02:08:13 PM »

Hey Everyone, It was far too long since I’ve been in Lake Normand with  the U 20. I missed this boat and I’ve tried to get back sailing it for some years now, but did not have any success with the calendar. When I pulled back into the club for the first time it just felt welcoming and so were all the people.
We had an absolutely great time racing hanging out and just seeing the great fleet strive there. I really look forward to the next time. (Probably with my kids on the boat with me).
Thanks for the great racing.
Brad Boston -Honour

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 North Americans Summary

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 17, 2025, 03:49:31 AM »

Nice to have 5 U20s on the start line this weekend


https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=30337&show_manufacturer=1&show_crew=1

That is great Philip!   It would be awesome to see a One Design fleet emerge again in your neck of the woods. 

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 North Americans Summary

« Last post by Philip Davis on November 16, 2025, 02:27:26 AM »

Nice to have 5 U20s on the start line this weekend


https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=30337&show_manufacturer=1&show_crew=1

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 North Americans Summary

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 13, 2025, 09:28:15 PM »

Mark Jump Photography!

https://www.markjumpphotography.com/guestlogin/lakenormanultimate20nationalchampionship/?return=%2Flakenormanultimate20nationalchampionship%2F

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U20 General Discussion / Shapes of Speed "Shorts"

« Last post by Steve Shaw on November 13, 2025, 05:43:15 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pILY7fJZdE
Copy and paste this into your browser to watch the video on YouTube.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Short video helping explain weather mark boat handling

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 13, 2025, 03:36:38 AM »

Thanks Steve, a closeup of your spinnaker cleat setup would be helpful (at the mast)!

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Short video helping explain weather mark boat handling

« Last post by Claudio Brasca on November 13, 2025, 01:21:25 AM »

Great video. Thanks for sharing!