Back in the 1920s and 30s the thinking was that fullness forward was fast - 'the head of a cod and the tail of a mackerel' was the rule of thumb

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Back in the 1920s and 30s the thinking was that fullness forward was fast - 'the head of a cod and the tail of a mackerel' was the rule of thumb

© Dougal Henshall

Back in the 1920s and 30s the thinking was that fullness forward was fast - 'the head of a cod and the tail of a mackerel' was the rule of thumb photo copyright Dougal Henshall taken at Grafham Water Sailing Club and featuring the International 14 class

International 14

Grafham Water Sailing Club

Palm Beach Motor Yachts

Selden 2020 - FOOTER

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