Glenn Ashby Interview by Ronstan with Ben Moon & Steve Brayshaw

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