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Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2021, 08:38
Replies: 55
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Posted By rspeiser
Can someone explain how the AC75 sails so fast?

I'm not talking about the foils; I get the way they can produce positive or negative lift, that this force is used to fly the hull and keep the boat flat so the rudder+foils keeps working even while...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-04-2020, 18:50
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By rspeiser
Re: Canuck in France

Thanks for the welcome. Indeed there are. Very strong sailing culture here in all its aspects; manufacturing, racing and leisure.
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-04-2020, 15:20
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By rspeiser
Canuck in France

Been lurking for a while. Live in the Hérault part of France, now called Occitanie region. Taken several sailing courses, and done some rentals, hope to be owner of a 30-40 ft mono over the next...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 24-04-2020, 15:11
Replies: 24
Views: 4,976
Posted By rspeiser
Re: Do I need a license to sail?

Oh boy. Not sure how much detail is required for the OP. You know that 'administration' is a French word right?

The lack of a permit required for a sailboat is one of the few things NOT...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 24-04-2020, 09:17
Replies: 24
Views: 4,976
Posted By rspeiser
Re: Do I need a license to sail?

This is correct. The definition of a "voilier" (sailboat in French) is that the sails are the primary means of propulsion, so in France you can sail a 50+ foot sailboat with, say, a 75 hp motor...
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