The last few years have seen Rob Greenhalgh make a successful transition from skiff world champion to one of the most sought-after offshore racers. The Brit has a busy season ahead, skippering an Oman Sail entry in the Tour Voile and still squeezing in some 14 and 18-foot skiff racing. Although he couldn't say at the time of the interview, he has since been confirmed as rejoining Puma Racing for the American team's second assault on the Volvo Ocean Race...
The Hamble Winter Series is arguably one of the toughest competitions in the UK yacht racing calendar. Having spent a whole summer getting used to their boats, many crews are at their peak of confidence and ability by the time the Hamble series kicks off in October. So the racing is of some of the highest quality in the country. We share some tips from the sailors who know how to win in the Solent...
In the second part of our interview with a top sailmaker from Australia, Stewart Gray talks about the tell-tale signs of when you need to replace sails with new ones, and why high-tech sails demand that you use high-tech halyards...
SailJuice interviewed top freelance sailmaker from Australia, Stewart Gray, for his advice on buying sails for keelboats. Stewart has worked at all levels of the sport from small keelboats through to the America's Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race. In Part One, Stewart talks about how to select the right sailmaker, the best time to buy sails, and why the climate could determine whether or not your sails are race legal...
The last few years have seen Rob Greenhalgh make a successful transition from skiff world champion to one of the most sought-after offshore racers. The Brit has a busy season ahead, skippering an Oman Sail entry in the Tour Voile and still squeezing in some 14 and 18-foot skiff racing. Although he couldn't say at the time of the interview, he has since been confirmed as rejoining Puma Racing for the American team's second assault on the Volvo Ocean Race...
The Hamble Winter Series is arguably one of the toughest competitions in the UK yacht racing calendar. Having spent a whole summer getting used to their boats, many crews are at their peak of confidence and ability by the time the Hamble series kicks off in October. So the racing is of some of the highest quality in the country. We share some tips from the sailors who know how to win in the Solent...
In the second part of our interview with a top sailmaker from Australia, Stewart Gray talks about the tell-tale signs of when you need to replace sails with new ones, and why high-tech sails demand that you use high-tech halyards...
SailJuice interviewed top freelance sailmaker from Australia, Stewart Gray, for his advice on buying sails for keelboats. Stewart has worked at all levels of the sport from small keelboats through to the America's Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race. In Part One, Stewart talks about how to select the right sailmaker, the best time to buy sails, and why the climate could determine whether or not your sails are race legal...