A long day sealing the bow and stern, strengthening the foredeck, building an ultra light foredeck post, cutting a slot in the hull,...

A weekend of boatbuilding and avoiding the rugby. As you saw over the last two posts, the build is coming together nicely. After...

Just a short post to update on the construction of the boat. The foredeck and aft deck is bonded using one inch tape. Hull is strong...

Having added two coats of epoxy primer, it is time to rub it all back to the surface of the S glass to make the hull as light and as...

When I play golf, if I drive off the tee and lose my ball because of an errant swing, why is it that my second attempt is always perfect...

If you read any book on racing, you will likely see reference to high mode and low mode. Terry Hutchinson of the recent "American Magic"...

Its been over a month since creating the website and I have had so much constructive feedback, none of it bad I have to say. The websites...

I thought you might be interested to see the distribution of IOM ownership across the globe. Whilst my statistics don't tell the full...

I hope this web site will help you with your boat building and racing. If like me, you'll research the subject IOM in depth, you will be...

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve ever done before.” — Bonnie Blair ​ What you need...

The finish ​ “A ferocious concentration and fanatical execution is what you need to finish strong.” — Gary Ryan Blair What you need to...

What you need to know ​ Have a plan in mind for the last windward leg Loose cover Stay between the boats behind and the finish Sail fast...

What you need to know Have a plan It is not necessarily how you approach the mark it is how you depart from it Position boat to take the...

What you need to know ​ Round the windward mark to give yourself the opportunity to get to your selected side. Sail as straight as you...

Windward mark rounding ​ What you need to know Avoid crowds Don't hit the mark Know your rules Arrive into the zone on starboard The...

What you need to know Execute your plan What to look out for Plan for mark rounding well ahead of approach What calls can you make ​ The...

Start fundamentals What you need to know The start is 80% of the race There are fundamentals to consider, speed, clear air, use of line...

"There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory" - Unknown ​ What you need to know ​ Check the rudder is...

"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated" What you need to know ​ Trim mainsail leach with vang for run Set up for beat and adjust...

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln ​ What you need to know ​ Be...