Glenn Ashby Interview by Ronstan with Ben Moon & Steve Brayshaw

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Photo: A-Cat Worlds 2018 / Gordon Upton – Technical Interview sent by Ben Moon with Glenn Ashby. Ben & Steven Brayshaw, two top A-Cat sailors who also work at Ronstan did a great insight interview with Ronstan Team rider Glenn Ashby. Lots of insights & technical data on the A-Cats / Gral sailing subjects by three experienced sailors.

Intro

  • Quick catch up (How’s the AC campaign coming along etc.)
  • Explain what the chat we are having is about.

Rudders

  • Differential (How it works/why you use it/when you use it)
  • Winglet shapes

Centre Boards

  • Uphill/downhill settings
  • Shapes

Rigs

  • Decksweepers/pin head vs Big Head sails (Why are we getting higher mainsheet loads etc.)
  • Mast tapered vs standard.

Sailing Techniques

  • Uphill
  • Downhill

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