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
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Coaching the Cowes Etchells Fleet on the Solent
Coaching report from a day on the Solent with the Cowes Etchells fleet
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
May 13, 20202 min read
Sailing.Dog Interview with Mr David Franks
An interview with David Franks, the Fleet Captain of the Cowes Etchells Fleet.
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
Aug 11, 20191 min read
Catch up with Iain Murray, 2019 Etchells World Champion
Sailing.Dog’s Andrew Palfrey caught up with his old Star class helm, Iain Murray, in Cowes, England. Iain has an amazingly long and...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
May 7, 20192 min read
Latest and Greatest Etchells*
Etchells number 1472 rolled out of David Heritage’s Cowes facility in late April. I continue to be impressed by the dedication to...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Apr 14, 20191 min read
Setting up an Etchells Jib - Catch up with Jud Smith
Sailing.Dog’s Andrew Palfrey was being coached in the Etchells Class by Jud Smith at the recent Coral Reef Cup in Miami. Here we discuss...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Mar 30, 20191 min read
The Sailor Becomes the Sailmaker - Catch up With Jud Smith
Sailing.Dog's Andrew Palfrey was being coached in the Etchells Class by Jud Smith at the recent Coral Reef Cup in Miami. Not only is Jud...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Mar 5, 20191 min read
Catch Up with Sailing Legend, John Bertrand
In February 2019, we caught up for an engaging chat with International sailing icon, John Bertrand. John was prepping his Etchells class...
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...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Jan 17, 20194 min read
New Rules Approved for Etchells Class
In December 2018, members of the Etchells Class voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing some of the one-design class rules. At the...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Dec 18, 20182 min read
Latest and Greatest Etchells in the World
Toward the end of summer in 2018, I was contacted by my good friend Skip Dieball of the USA. Skip won the 2015 Etchells Worlds as...
Andrew Dog Palfrey
Dec 1, 20181 min read
Survey of the Top 12 at the Recent Etchells Worlds
The 94 boat 2018 Etchells Worlds, held in Brisbane, was an epic event, which I guess is fitting for the 50th year of the class. After any...
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