9 Ways to Rig Tune Enlightenment - Part 1

505 blasting upwind

Enjoy tuning your boat? Or hate it? Even know what tuning is?!! We talk to some top sailors, including former 505 World Champion and 49er Olympic medallist Ian Barker about how they approach the 'dark art' of boat tune. Of the nine sailors we spoke to, not everyone agrees, but there are still some real gems of wisdom here to help unravel the mystery...


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