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Understanding your rig using new technology

by Cyclops Marine 8 Jul 2021 15:53 BST
Understanding your rig using new technology © Cyclops Marine

Out on a J/70 off Hamble, Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, explores how live load sensing can help you understand your rig with some expert help onboard from J/70 World Champion Mario Trindade, Adam Munday of Ocean Rope, and CEO of Cyclops Marine Ian "Chips" Howarth.

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