Many of the fiberglass sleeves being used were made when the boat was a single hander with no jib or trapeze or extra down haul purchase. Whilst the boat specification has changed creating much greater mast compression loads, the original fiberglass sleeves have not been upgraded in most instances. ...

When the weather is great the Windsport team just need to launch and go cat sailing around the Harbour.
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The Windsport Rib on its way to St Mawes Boxing day for a Pint and a Pasty!” Great weather great location.
Have a great new year
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Hi , As with many things there are + & - to adding a window. The original design did not include a window to deliver max durability. I understand the class association updated the rule to allow a window as a optional visual safety feature. Whilst a window will provide a limited amount of improve...

Hi Derek, if you give me call we can chat through a few things to check before fitting the pintle repair kit and how best to reassemble. When repairing glass work it is worth knowing that the resins used to laminated Sprint 15 hulls and rudder blades is polyester based. Epoxy will glues and resins w...

Sprint 15 sailors who have been licking their lips over a new boat , but just can’t bridge the gap to a new “out of the box boat” via the class associations "Winter New Boat Special Deal" read on. The Windsport race boat 2015 is up for grabs , it comes with everything that makes you fast a...

Hi Keith, not sure why the mast sleeve its self would suddenly expand, but as it has you are properly safe to sand it down to the glass , ie remove the gelcoat surface . It is possible if water gets into the resin it can expand the laminate. If you need to go further we would suggest you do a few be...

Hi, 10mm difference over 15ft is not a lot and will make even less difference when one hull is out the water. If you want to align your hulls you pack either the main beam or rear beam thrust pads depending on what you are truing to achieve. Hull alignment is interesting but constructive time on the...

If you are thinking of a NEW sail or even a NEW boat for next season you may want to hold off for a couple of months to see what super pre-season package Windsport will be offering via the Sprint 15 class association. Of course you will need to be a Sprint 15 class association member, but then all S...

Hi All, I am sure you have already signed up for the "greatest racing event on earth" at the end of August and Windsport will be there to support you and keep you on the water during that event. Life is hectic and we all do our best to cover all angles, it is the same here at Windsport. If...

Hi all, this is your final chance for sailors to get in the event practise before the Nationals. The Windsport event support is not on site at this event so if you need something to maintain your boat in tip top condition make sure you order it early so we can ship it in time. www.catparts.windsport...

Hi Will, good to have you on-board, I am Brian from Windsport we will be doing the technical support for the class during the event to make sure everyone can go sailing every day. See you there.
Brian

Hi All, Your Windsport event support operative will be "Paul Chatfield" while I laze around recovering from a trip to the quack. Many of you will know Paul from the last Sport Nationals both on and off the water!! Paul will do his very best to solve any technical issues you have but it wil...

Hi all, Not sure why there should be any measureable difference the only thing that has changed over the years is the length of the actual hook . In the early years using the old sail material the hook was shortened by 5mm to help make it easier to disengage. When the sail material was upgraded the ...

The Sprint 15 Seasalter TT is always a great event for sailors and Windsport hope the class sailors continue to support the club with a great turnout. Whilst it was not planned for Windsport event support to be at this event, when we can we will and Windsport event support will be there on Saturday ...