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IN 2007 HYDE RETURNED TO THE JAVELIN CLASS, BRINGING WITH THEM THE EXPERIENCE OF 40 YEARS OF MAKING SAILS FOR PERFORMANCE DINGHIES AND, IN PARTICULAR, SAILS FOR ANY NUMBER OF DISTINGUISHED AND SUCCESSFUL 505 SAILORS. TOBY BARSLEY-DALE JOINED THE COMPANY IN 2007 AS ONE-DESIGN MANAGER; HE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK THE CLASS AND DEVELOP OUR DESIGNS WITH THE HELP OF MIKE LENNON AND RICHARD LOVERING. THE COMPANY IS COMMITTED TO RE-ESTABLISHING THE FOLLOWING SAILS ARE AVAILABLE INC. NUMBERS, BATTENS, BAG & WINDOW. PERFORMANCE QUALITY SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

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Based on our successful sails the M07B also incorporates the current trends seen within the fleet. A careful balance of Luff curve and seam shaping is critical in producing a sail that will provide optimum performance through the wind range. Making use of the rules, the mainsail roach is pushed out to the maximum for improved pointing ability and extra area downwind. The sail is cross cut and provides a very stable shape that will react to all the sail controls very precisely. The main is made from Contender 4.52 Polykote and includes luff window. This sail was developed at the end of the...

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