A Look Back at 2023
It was certainly a busy year at Sailing.Dog HQ. Too busy most of the time for frequently updating on social media. But on 27 December, I...
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Andrew Dog Palfrey
Jan 10, 20233 min read
Q&A on the Sheeting Angle for the Etchells Jib Track System
It has now been two and a half years since I designed the DogTracks for the Etchells jib lead. My goal in designing the system was to...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Another Lockdown Means Another Gadget Taking Shape
Another UK lockdown means more creativity from the man-cave. See here my new concept for an Etchells class spreader bracket taking shape....
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Nov 1, 20206 min read
A Sheeting-Angle Solution
Have a read of the article I wrote for Sailing World last week, discussing the new jib track system for the Etchells. The goal of this...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Jul 13, 20204 min read
Q&A on the Etchells Jib In-Hauler System
After posting some pictures on Facebook of a new jib-sheeting set up on my Etchells, I received a question I thought I would share.
Andrew Dog Palfrey
May 25, 20201 min read
Jib Track System Development
Great sailing on the Solent yesterday, developing the jib track system and the mast lever auto-release on the Etchells.
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Feb 4, 20201 min read
The Lowdown on Brolga and PKM Adjustable Turnbuckles
Both the PKM and Brolga turnbuckles are excellently engineered, in that they allow the user to adjust the rig tension from the windward...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Jan 20, 20202 min read
Q&A on the Installation of the Mast Partner Collar
Question - As you know, I bought one of your Mast Partner Collars, and I am trying to assess how to set it so I get the maximum benefit...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Feb 28, 20191 min read
Etchells Speed Reading - Interview with North Sails
Recently I caught up with North Sails Etchells expert, Chris Snow. We discussed using our mast lever for maximum performance. The mast...
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