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Swallow
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HYDE SAILS HAVE ENJOYED A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH THE SWALLOW CLASS AND HAVE BUILT A REPUTATION FOR PRODUCING FAST AND CONSISTENT SAILS. DURING 2007 WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH MIKE WIGMORE OWNER OF 93 'GWAIHIR' THE MOST RECENT ADDITION TO THE FLEET. MIKE HAS PROVIDED INVALUABLE FEEDBACK ENABLING US TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT PERFORMANCE QUALITY SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

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This sail has remained unchanged this year as it has proved fast across the wind range. This cross cut sail has shown itself to be very powerful In light airs. As the wind increases the sail flattens off easily with use of the backstay, kicking strap and Cunningham whilst retaining an efficient shape. The head of the sail works well to provide good gust response making the boat easy to steer upwind in a breeze. Mainsail Sailcloth finish coated woven polyester standard design. The luff curve has been reduced and the leach straightened to make the sail easier to use and offer better...

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