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Performance

This performance category has a lot of quite specific material as well as general design thoughts.

As well as general Design Consideration there are two major sections on Rigs and on Foils (Rudders, Centreboards, Leeboards and Hydrofoils)

There are also articles on general issues that you can find by simply browsing the below.

Articles on Rigs and Rig Setups
including specific how to set up traditional rigs such as Lug for maximum Performance.

All running rigging systems for Viola 14 Lug rig - complete guide

Articles on Foils and Foil Making
(Rudders, Centreboards, Leeboards and Hydrofoils) – includes the making of performance enhancing foils in the home workshop.

Wooden boat building epoxy method Using a squeegee to apply the first coat of epoxy to the fiberglass on the centreboard. Works for rudders and hulls in boatbuilding and repair
Using a squeegee to apply the first coat of epoxy to the fiberglass on the centreboard.